Meet your partner in yearbook success

From planning and deadlines to design and delivery, Varsity is here to support your program with practical guidance, reliable service and yearbook expertise you can count on.

Hello, my name is Michelle Frakes

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A little about me

As a former English teacher, yearbook adviser and coach, Michelle has made it one of her life's goals to provide teachers and students with all the tools they need to create a successful and enriching yearbook program. As the 2000 Jacksonville Jaguar Tony Boselli Coach and Teacher of the Year Award, she knows that hard work and commitment are the backbone to helping others be successful. Katy Hoffstatter studied communications, marketing and graphic design, while earning her degree at Flagler College. Katy worked as a graphic designer for a non-profit education foundation and eventually met back up with Michelle who was her yearbook representative when she was the editor of her high school yearbook. Both Michelle and Katy are Certified Journalism Educators and have taught thousands of yearbook advisers and staffs across the country. Having Michelle and Katy by your side means having education, expertise, and top notch service there with you every step of the way.

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@Varsity_Yearbook

YearbookDiscoveries.com

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH Michelle

30+ years of yearbook experience
30+ years of yearbook experience
Certified Journalism Educator
Certified Journalism Educator
Customized support and training
Customized support and training
Exclusive resources and experiences
Exclusive resources and experiences
Former yearbook adviser
Former yearbook adviser

"Katy and Michelle are the perfect team. Michelle handles all the logistics and data, while Katy provides the unparalleled creative inspiration. They take care of so many details, and also help us make our book better than we even thought possible! Besides all that, they are just such positive people and know how to brighten any day!"

Leisha Cowart, Allen D. Nease HS

“Michelle has been my yearbook representative for many years. She has made herself available 24/7, helping us navigate the journey of creating a yearbook. Michelle always has helpful ideas that support us throughout the year and deftly helps put out a fire or two. I cannot imagine trying to pull off this very complicated work without her!"

Jen Lee, Ponte Vedra HS

"When I took over the yearbook program I had no idea what to do. Michelle helped guide me through the process and has been incredibly supportive. With Michelle, it is apparently obvious that she legitimately cares about the service she is providing- making memories for students."

Scott Benyako, St. Augustine HS

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Contact me

@Varsity_Yearbook

YearbookDiscoveries.com

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