Branford educator goes from injury to triumph

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Erin Clark, a second-generation educator, grew up in Branford and graduated from Branford High School (BHS), where she was a standout track star for the Buccaneers. She earned a scholarship in track and field with Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C., and double majored in athletic training (sports medicine) and physical education (teacher licensure). While in college, Clark suffered an injury while running track and was introduced to sports medicine, which she quickly fell in love with. Upon graduation, she returned home with the goal of bringing sports medicine to BHS. For the past eight years, she has filled the role of educator during t