On Thursday October 19, 2006, Mrs. Nancy Zimmerman, former Medical Assisting Instructor and mother of Jon Zimmerman, Vice Principal of Franklin School returned to her old classroom to speak to the occupational healthcare students about a cause that means a great deal to her, breast cancer awareness.  Mrs. Zimmerman is a fifteen year survivor of breast cancer and is an outspoken advocate and supporter for this common cancer occurring mostly in women.  Mrs. Z spoke about risk factors, early detection, and treatment for women and men who are diagnosed with this frightening disease.  She spoke of her own personal experience, without any hesitation, and her long arduous months of treatment.  The students were so absorbed in her story and had many question after Mrs. Z spoke and she answered all of them with her good nature and her candid humor.  It was a great day and as out students strive to work hard to raise funds for this dreaded disease they now have inspiration and new hope because of Mrs. Z.