
Francene Mary Diane Hill grew up surrounded by the unmatched energy, purpose, and love of the Tiny Tot Nursery School, founded by her mother, Kermit B. Hill.
Her connection to this history isn't just familial; it is deeply professional and rooted in decades of firsthand experience. Over the years, Francene served the Tiny Tot community from the ground up—working in every role imaginable, from teacher's assistant and bus driver, all the way to Board Member and Assistant Director.
Today, Francene is passionate about bringing readers the best in literature by preserving this vital slice of history. By transforming decades of lived experience, family memories, and profound historical moments into Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos, Francene has created a vivid, compelling portrait of her mother’s remarkable journey from the Pentagon to an educational empire.
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A Fat Folder of Family Secrets: Mom's Hidden Past
In this gripping Sisters From AARP article, Francene Hill uncovers her mother's (Kermit Hill) previously unknown service at the War Department while her father, Augustus Hill, Sr. fought overseas during World War II.
I'm so glad you're here for Francene's blog.
In my new book, Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos: The Life, Love, and Business Success of Kermit B. Hill, I share the story of my family’s legacy and my mother’s groundbreaking nursery school, Tiny Tot Nursery School. of St. Louis, Inc.
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This space is where I'll share stories and reflections, from lessons learned growing up in a house full of tiny tots to my writing journey.