09/04/2026
Some people make such an impact on their community that you don’t even have to know them personally to notice. 💗 When I read the nomination for this month’s Robertson County Hero, I knew immediately how deserving she was.
The person who nominated Jenni Dusky wrote: “She is always helping someone. I do not know her, never met her, but I always see her making things happen for others!”
That says so much about Jenni. Because I do have the privilege of knowing her personally, and I can tell you that what you see from the outside is exactly who she is when no one is watching.
Jenni serves as a social worker and Homeless Liaison for the Robertson County Schools Family Resource Center, working with children and families who are often navigating some incredibly difficult circumstances.
She is constantly finding a way.
Making the phone call. Finding the resource. Filling the need. Advocating for a child. Helping a family through a hard season. And somehow, while carrying work that can be incredibly heavy, Jenni is pure joy and sunshine.
If you know her, you also know how much she loves Dolly Parton, and I’ve often thought Jenni may be one of the closest examples I’ve ever met of the way Dolly chose to live her life.
Love people. Give generously. Don't judge. Take care of children. Use what you have to make somebody else's life a little better. And bring a whole lot of joy with you while you're doing it.
There are families in Robertson County whose lives are different because Jenni (and her team) showed up for them. There are children who have been seen, supported and cared for because she refused to let them fall through the cracks. And I know there are countless acts of kindness and needs she has quietly met that most of us will never hear about.
To me, that is exactly what a Robertson County Hero should be.
Jenni, I am SO proud to recognize you as this month’s Robertson County Hero. Thank you for loving this community so fiercely. Thank you for seeing people. Thank you for being the one who makes things happen.
And most of all, thank you for reminding us how much difference one person with a really big heart can make. Robertson County is better because you’re in it. 💗
Congratulations, Jenni. This one is so very deserved.