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You are a star and you always made me laugh in the PAC halls or during a test you mean so much to the DCDS family we are so sad to see you go.

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Julie,

It has been truly a pleasure getting to work with you this year. Thank you for the monthly new teacher meetings to help us not only understand the agenda and expectations of a teacher at DCDS, but also checking in on us and making sure we were good to go! Your wisdom, insight, and compassion has truly made my first year at DCDS an extremely successful one and I am so thankful for everything you have done and the opportunities I have been blessed with this year. Best of luck to you!

-Chelsey Larsen

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From history museums to singing the Beatles...thank you for being you. I look forward to when our paths cross again. JG

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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your many years  of guidance, encouragement and help for both Hannah and Maria. You have inspired them to be their best and to lead by serving. We will miss you so much but we wish you the very best and pray for God's choicest blessings upon you. With love and preayeres,
~Sheeba Cheriyan

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Thank you so much for your constant support for me during my time at the Middle School -- like the song from Wicked goes, "because I knew you . . . I have been changed for good." From greeting me every morning from the first-floor lobby to teaching me how to pitch, you've been a mentor I will never forget. Best wishes, and thank you once again!
Sincerely,
Maria Cheriyan

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The Thousandth Man
By Rudyard Kipling

One man in a thousand, Solomon says,
Will stick closeer than a brother.
And it’s worth while seeking him half your days
If you find him before the other.
Nine hundred and ninety-nine depend
On what the world sees in you,
But the Thousandth Man will stand your friend
With the whole round world aginst you.

‘Tis neither promise nor prayer nor show
Will settle the finding for ‘ee.
Nine hundred and ninety-nine of ’em go
By your looks or your acts or your glory.
But if he finds you and you find him,
The rest of the world don’t matter;
For the Thousandth Man will sink or swim
With you in any water.

You can use his purse with no more talk
Than he uses yours for his spendings,
And laugh and meet in your daily walk
As though there had been no lendings.
Nine hundred and ninety-nine of ’em call
For silver and gold in their dealings;
But the Thousandth Man he’s worth ’em all,
Because you can show him your feelings.

His wrong’s your wrong, and his right’s your right,
In season or out of season.
Stand up and back it in all men’s sight—
With that for your only reason!
Nine hundred and ninety-nine can’t bide
The shame or mocking or laughter,
But the Thousandth Man will stand by your side
To the gallows-foot—and after!

Julie, thank you for being that one in a thousand. You looked for and saw the best in those around you. You challenged them to be their best, supported them in the crash of waves, and the still waters of life. You championed what was right, and guided those who had done wrong--all with grace and mercy.  You didn't care for their silver and gold, but in the people around you--"you had the ability to walk with kings, but never lost the common touch (If, Rudyard Kipling)." Every person here is better because of you. But for me, my life is richer, my mind is sharper,  and my heart is stronger.  Thank you for being the best leader I have ever had the opportunity to work for--and I am blessed beyond measure that it didn't take all of my days to find you.

~ Nate

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You have honestly changed this middle school. Of course in the most positive way possible you will be dearly missed and mostly by my family. Hope you enjoy your time in Florida and golfing hope you come back to visit often
-Avanni

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It is hard to imagine that anyone could be a better boss than you.  Your work in leading us in the Middle School is incredible.  You lead with grace, confidence, vision, eloquence, thoughtfullness, passion, and kindness.  You are the model for Nate, Denise and I on how to think and lead our school.  You are trusted by everyone because you deliver a middle school experience that is second to none in the state and the country.  Thank you for everything that you have done for me, my family, DCDS, and education as a whole.

Sincerely,
Steve

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Julie,
Thank you for welcoming me into the Country Day MS Family this year. I think you know this, but you create such an amazing work environment for your teachers and staff. It has been a joy working for you and I appreciate all that you do for us. Thanks again, I hope you enjoy your new school!
Sincerely,
Lizzie

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You are going to be missed.
I so appreciate your integrity, energy and smile; they were the constants of every encounter I had with you.
Now, off you go!  With every blessing.
Barb McLaughlin

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Julie, thank you so much for being the perfect advisor for Austin and helping all of us find our way as we began the Middle School experience! Your loving leadership as a teacher, advisor, and then director made such a positive, amazing impact on the lives of so many young people and their families. Thank you for your dedication and passion for teaching! Enjoy warm winters and lots of sunny days! You will be missed!
Janine Rivera Gallant

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It has been so great working with you!  You are a fabulous boss.  I will miss our time together and you teasing me!
Best of luck in FL!  Your new school is lucky to have you!  Wishing you all the best!
PJ

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Thank you for your continuous dedication, passion, wisdom, and wit. Your leadership has made the middle school a very special place for our students and teachers. If the sun, sand, and golf ever tire you out, come visit us here!:)
Prathima

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You will never really know how good you are but I think after you read this padlet wall I hope you get a clue.  I will never forget our first real conversation on the stairs where you asked me what it was like to be dean.  I am so glad you took a chance at taking the leap to be dean and then letting Lisa and I shove you into being director.  Our D&D meetings will never be the same ...tap your collarbones and just remember how good we are!!  And when you check the weather reports and think of how the crow flies, think of me!  Thank you for being YOU!
Denise

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Dear Mrs. Bianchi,
Thank you so much for all of your support and guidance during my time in the Middle School. From signing my yearbook to giving me feedback on my 8th Grade Graduation speech you have helped shape who I am today! A special thank you for all of your help and support of the 2018 Blue and Gold Yearbook! We truly appreciate your willingness to try something new this year! My parents and I wish you the best on your future endeavors!
- Jared Freeman

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No words can describe what a wonderful colleague you are...it just won't be the same without you, my friend.  You'll take your new assignment by storm.  Rock on and please don't lose touch.
JB

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Honestly, this one year in the middle school has been a blast. You've made it so fun and I remember walking in on the first day to you greeting me at the door. All of your speeches that you gave were so touching and inspirational. I won't forget you and good luck in Florida!
2shan

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Your amazing ability to see, encourage and inspire the very best in others has made the Middle School a very special place to grow and learn for students and colleagues alike. You have encouraged all of us to build a strong foundation based on mutual respect, raised walls that open and expand to welcome innovation and creativity, and crafted an environment that reminds us all that OUR HOUSE is dependent on the people within. Wishing you and Dan all the best as you begin a new chapter of your life.  With love and deep appreciation, Jane and the entire Pohl clan!

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Julie, for a boss, you've got some improvement to do!  I mean, I've never had a boss who would stop everything to give someone a smile.  I've never known a boss who had an open-door and actually wanted people to stop in just to say hi.  I've never known a boss who could better make you feel it when they say, "thank you".  I'm not sure what goals you set for yourself every year, but speaking for those who have had to suffer your incredibly sincere love for your teachers, joy of your job, and worst of all genuine dedication to success for all of us ...

Way to be the epitome of a good boss. Friend, mentor, guide, advocate, teammate, whatever we needed, that was you. Always best wishes, and thank you.

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As funny as it sounds, those words were the start of some of our best conversations. ;) Thanks for always listening to my ideas and concerns and partnering with me to create positive outcomes. Thanks for knowing when I needed some of your Bianchi wit and wisdom during the many summer days we spent together. Most of all, thanks for your support and encouragement when I needed it most. Enjoy the sunny skies, white sand beaches, and lush golf courses of the Gulf Coast! You will be missed!
Cheryl

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While we will be missing you, we are happy that you going to be enjoying sunshine, golf and some new challenges in an outdoor school.  Your new school is lucky to have you, your new ideas and your willingness to try something new .   I appreciate all that you did here - providing  wisdom, advice and coaching to always help me see the right path and always finding a way to make me laugh.
I hope you will look back on your time here with fondness, and that you will keep in touch to share new ideas with us. - Laura Beachum

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you always came to greet us with a smile on your face and knew every single one of us. i'm so lucky I got the chance to have such an amazing director. I'm really gonna miss you
-Samantha

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I am so happy to have been at the middle school graduating as an 8th Grader for the last years of your Country Day experience. I always remember the care and the support you give each and every one of us at the Middle School even if we all just don't want to be there. I will mostly remember how every year, with new students to come, you remember every name of DCDS Students. You used to call me Dillan, but even though I haven't told you my nickname, you found it out. Not only do you know everyone's name but their nicknames too. You drafted the amazing teachers you have today and I would not be surprised if the kids down in Florida have as much fun as I had with you around. You are always in all of our hearts and you changed all of our lives for better or worse. I know you changed mine for better.

Dillan(DJ)

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Our middle school has been so lucky to have you leading the way! You see the best in people and make your students feel like they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. Thank you for making Meg and Anna's middle school experience so wonderful . You will truly be missed but we are so happy for you!  Best of luck in this next chapter of your life.
Love,
The Stockreef Family ❤️

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You are an amazing mentor and person to follow. You added discipline and fun together which was a really fun combination. I wish I could have spent all 3 years with you but it is what it is. I hope you having an amazing next chapter in your life full with family, fun, and surprises! You will be missed!!
Thanks again,
Kamryn Wallace

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Whenever I walked into school, dreading another day, you would be there to greet me with a smile. You made everyone 's Middle School experience the best it could possibly be. These three years at the Middle School have changed me so much as a person. Through your guidance, I have become a better person, and a better leader. Thank you so much for everything you have done. We will all miss you very much.
~Adam Boxwalla

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Thank you for having a positive influence on all students who've attended the Detroit Country Day Middle School. You are always kind, genuine, comical, and loving. It's evident that you truly care about all students and faculty. The three years I was in the Middle School, I learned volumes from you, and looked up to you as a role model. You helped in making my journey through the middle school an amazing experience, and it will always hold a special place in my heart.

Thank you,
Dylan Prime

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Mrs. Bianchi, you are one of the most energetic people that I have came through in the middle school. You were someone who could put up a smile on someone's face in a matter of seconds. The whole school has had some of the funnest times with you and you have made my 3 years at DCDS the best 3 years of my school years. Thank you for everything you have done for this school and for me as a student and I hope the best for you. - Rimisha

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Even though I have only had one year in the middle school it feels like you have been the director of all the campuses. You are one person that I have learned a lot from. I rally love it when you stand in the first floor lobby. It looks like you really care about us. I will really miss you and hopefully your new career will go even better than this. Have lots of fun in Florida, at the beaches, and enjoy the nice weather all year long!

Sakina Boxwalla

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I remember for one of our first Assemblies we learned about the Bianchi Five and how we have to always keep it in mind through everything we do. I am always going to call it the Bianchi Five in my heart because Ms. Bianchi is in my heart. I want you to know that whenever you come back to visit us we will welcome you with all our Heart.
Thanks for your wonders,
Arrshia!😍

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Congratulations!  What an amazing new chapter in your life.  Continuing your conributions as a talented educator in a climate that allows you to golf year round....sign me up:)  You made a positive difference at Country Day.  You will be missed.

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Congratulations!  What an amazing new chapter in your life.  Continuing your conributions as a talented educator in a climate that allows you to golf year round....sign me up:)  You made a positive difference at Country Day.  You will be missed.

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Take Care,
Anne Sandoval

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Thank you for everything!!! Every time I see you smile you gave me a lot of positive energy to work hard!!! Wish you will have a amazing time in Florida!!! I will miss you so much!!! Hope to see you again!

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I still remember the day I was interviewed to come into the middle school. I was extremely nervous about the new experience but you were able to re assure me that I was making the right choice. I thank you for your guidance and support throughout my years in the middle school.
- Faraz

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I’m so glad I got the chance to meet Mrs. Bianchi!! She has an amazing sense of humor(Yalame), and when I’m sad she puts a smile on my face. She does everything in her power to make sure I’m okay. She will have a great adventure in Florida!!

Love, Sejal

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Julie,
I always found your insight and knowledge in many areas so helpful. I appreciate all that you did for my kids and I will always have fond memories of softball because you were one of their coaches. You are a quiet but impactful leader who doesn't always have something to say, but when you do, people listen. I wish you the best in your new school. You are truly an asset we will all miss, but I know your new school will quickly discover the gem they have acquired.  - Laura Korotkin

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Dear Ms. Julie Bianchi,
Thank you for all your service and dedication to DCDS. Your work has impacted our school in a excellent way. I heard you are leaving, and we all will miss you. I wish you a happy time with your family and good luck forever!

Sincerely,
Richard Shao

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Thank you Mrs Bianchi for making the Middle School a wonderful place. We'll miss you.

-Veda Mantena

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Thank you for everything! I may have only been here for 2 years, but with your help you made them both amazing for my middle school experience. We will miss golfing in the PAC and your warm smiles :)
I wish you the best in Florida and I hope you enjoy the nice weather there, too.
Thanks again,
Isabel Aviles

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We are all going to miss you so much! You made us laugh and enjoy every moment of the day. In the hall you were the one who just wanted to say hello, how was your weekend, or just to tell us a joke. We all hope you have fun in Florida! Thank you so much for everything you have done for us!

-- Aeva Dey

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We all will miss you and thank you for making such a positive impact on our school. Thank you so much for serving our school and making it feel like our home away from home. We all hope you have an amazing time in Florida and we wish you with our best wishes. Thank You for everything, you surely are the best. ----- Ammar Siddiqui

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Julie
You made a lasting impression on my children. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your many years of dedication in the school and on the softball field.

The Gordon family
Rachel, Stephanie and Steven

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You are always so positive and I have enjoyed talking with you. Best of luck on your new job.  I hope you find it rewarding.
Betsy

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Oh, but wait.  I'm the one who's gold, and you're the orange.  :-)  Two people whose personalities are apparently so different, and yet we're great friends.  Thinking about all of the shenanigans (and some teaching) we were involved in through the years, I had a great walk down memory lane.  Everything from launching the DIR program to running that darn golf club in the Student Center to a few really good Halloween costumes, you made everything more fun.  I'm really going to miss you, and that's not a lie.
~ Cheri

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Julie- Best wishes to you! I know you will have an amazing time in Florida. We will all miss you- Megan Haines 

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Julie- Best wishes to you! I know you will have an amazing time in Florida. We will all miss you- Megan Haines 

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Thanks for being such a kind and thoughtful director.  You had very big shoes to fill and you did so magnificently.  Have fun in Florida...watch out for gators by the water hazards!
Brett

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So glad to have the opportunity to work with you!  Short and sweet.  You have such an amazing way!  All the best to you and hope to drop a line.:)
Kathleen Chester

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I will always remember you and I sitting in meetings when we first came to Country Day, being the only two new teachers!  Also, we had a lot of fun together coaching the girls' golf team and golfing at the Wyndgate.  As we both move on to new adventures, we maintain good memories of our time together.

Bisous,
Peggy

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I will never forget the phone call I got from you when you hired me at DCDS; it remains one of the highlights of my adult life. I know you're going to miss my biting humor and sharp wit; I don't know what you'll do without it. ;) Best of luck on your journey south!

Love,
Rosie

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Dear Mrs. Bianchi,
Thank you for always greeting me in the hallway. Your greetings have been a highlight of my day for the past two years and we will all miss you. Thank you and I hope you come to  visit soon!
-Charlie Chen

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Dear Mrs. Bianchi,
Thank you so much for making middle school so fun,

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Julie, here’s wishing you all the best. I look forward to stopping by in Florida and seeing you in the warm sunshine! I know you’ll do great things at your new school - they are lucky to have you. - Stephanie

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Everyday when I walk past you in the hall, you always smile at me and say hello. You make everyone's day by this and brighten my day. Thank you for being a great director of our school and I hope you enjoy your new life in Florida! I hop that you will come to visit and we will all see you soon!!

Tanisha Khare

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Dear Mrs. Bianchi it will be a hard goodbye but very well deserved, I hope you have fun in the sun and golf a whole lot. I don’t know if the middle school will ever be the same without you (considering all theses changes) anyways thank you for everything you do.
-Ashiyana Bedi

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Mrs.Bianchi I'm so sad you are leaving. I wish I could finish my journey in the middle school with you. You're such a positive kind women. You try your best to shape the middle school to the best it can be. You're the only person who will ever stop by in the hallway to smile at anybody just to be nice. The whole middle school will Miss you. I wish you the best.
~Natalia Pataq

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Thanks for always greeting us each and every day.
-Benny Aaron

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It was clear to me my first day of middle school that you were a very genuine person. Somehow you managed to remember everyone's name and say hello to them in the halls, making sure everyone was having a good day. I know you will continue to make people's days with little things like that in Florida. Thank you for always listening to us kids.
-Jenna Al-Nouri

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We’ll miss you.
-Asher Zacks

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Every time I walk down the hall you say  hi and smile. You make everyones' day and always light up the room. Good luck on your journey to Florida. I wish you the best. Hope to see you again sometime! You will never be forgotten you have a place in all of our hearts forever.

-Alex Williams

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Thank you so much for everything you have done for me, and the school. You always talk to me when I am waiting in carline and you always say hi to me in the hallway. You have made being in middle school better and I am going to miss you so much! I wish you the best on your new job!

Priya Mittal

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Thanks for always having a positive attitude and brightening everyone’s day by making assemblies fun and being very kind in the hallways.

Thanks for a great middle school experience.
-Paul Holman

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Mrs. Bianchi, every morning when I see you as I'm walking down the hall you always stop me and say hello. I don't know any other person who would take the time to do this like you do. You turn everyones bad days into amazing ones and you've always been the sunshine that lights up the room. We all appreciate your hard work and your caring and loving personality so much. I don't think it will be possible to have another principle as amazing as you. I wish you an amazing journey in Florida and I hope to see you again one day. You've made a permanent impact in all of our lives forever.

- Sydney Herrmann

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Saying that I am genuinely going to miss you’re presence at country day is a huge understatement! Although I have graduated from the middle school, you always manage to go out of your way to warmly smile and say hello when you see me in the hallways of the high school. I thank you for everything you have done for the school, as well as every heart of each student you have manage to touch. You truly had an impact on every student who came through the middle school.

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Florida is lucky to have you. Enjoy the sun, the golf, and the water. Thank you for the endless support and leadership you provided over the years. Wishing you all the best in your new home.
~Sarah Kitchen

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All of the versions of Spampinato will miss you. We shared some fantastic memories and many laughs. Maybe I'll find my Annie somewhere else. She'll be tough to replace. She's going to let me type some to you too:
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You can't possibly tell me you will laugh this much in Florida. I send you all the good so you do!

Here's a picture of one of our favorite memories in case you forgot:

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It was so nice to have not just a female, but great administrator finally after some not so great ones! It was only two years, but thank you for two great years!

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You always help us whenever we needed it. You are always smiling and happy. We will always miss you...

-Benny Yu

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While I am so happy for you and Dan, I am going to miss you so much. We had such fun in room 312, didn't we? From the occasional game of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" to team teaching October Sky, your positive energy and good cheer made each day better!

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Thank you so much for guiding me through my first year in DCDS. You would always lighten my day with her bright smile in the morning. Thank you for being a great directer and an amazing person.
Thank you,
Aya Alomari

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You are a great boss, and I wish that I had a chance to work with you longer. Florida is lucky to have you!

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Mrs.Bianchi is the one person who would stand in the hall just to smile at people and say hello. She is the one person who makes the whole school laugh in the PAC. She has made so many people's day and I really appreciate that. Thanks for being you and being an amazing person. I hope you have the best time ever in Florida.

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Mrs.Bianchi is the one person who would stand in the hall just to smile at people and say hello. She is the one person who makes the whole school laugh in the PAC. She has made so many people's day and I really appreciate that. Thanks for being you and being an amazing person. I hope you have the best time ever in Florida.

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Thanks,
Sidrah Rasheed

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Mrs. Bianchi would always greet me when I walked in in the morning, and would always lighten my day! Good Luck in Florida and know that we will always remember you

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Mrs. Bianchi would always greet me when I walked in in the morning, and would always lighten my day! Good Luck in Florida and know that we will always remember you

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-Chloe Holter

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Julie took a chance on me, someone who swore that they would never have the gall to teach middle school. And yet, here I am just a few years later, really happy that she saw something in me and nourished it. It's because of people like Julie that teachers love to come to school and teach every day, and I'll never forget her as I continue my years in education. Julie brings a gravitas to any room she enters--when she speaks, people listen, but more importantly, they grow because of her.

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Thank you Julie, for your amazing leadership in a Middle School.  Our three children had wonderful experiences at  Detroit Country Day Middle School!! We were thrilled with their "middler" years...not easy years at all.  We wish you the best in this next chapter.

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Thank you Julie, for your amazing leadership in a Middle School.  Our three children had wonderful experiences at  Detroit Country Day Middle School!! We were thrilled with their "middler" years...not easy years at all.  We wish you the best in this next chapter.

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Lisa and Jim Morgan

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Julie I can’t begin to describe how much your friendship and work we’ve done together means to me. You are the biggest reason that we’ve had success building the softball program. I envy your move to sunny Florida. In every way, you reach the green in 2.

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Best of luck in Florida Julie!  We will miss you!

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Best of luck in Florida Julie!  We will miss you!

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-Christa Reid