08/31/2026
Paramount community, we want to take a moment to celebrate the life, legacy, and heart of a truly beautiful soul. 💗
In doing so, we want to share 10 of our favorite quotes from Dolly Parton, words that continue to inspire us to dream big, work hard, and lead with kindness.
Dolly’s impact goes far beyond her music. Through the Dollywood Foundation, she has made education and opportunity a lifelong mission, from helping reduce high school dropout rates through the Buddy Program, to providing college scholarships and supporting workers through tuition assistance.
Her Imagination Library has provided hundreds of millions of free books to children around the world, helping make early literacy more accessible to families everywhere. Her commitment to children and education left a truly incredible mark.
To our students, teachers, families and community: never forget to pour yourself a cup of ambition every morning. Dream as big as possible, be brave, and always be kind.
And make Dolly proud. 💗