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There is one here at EMS who bolstered my confidence when teaching was stressful and
I was questioning my abilities. Often it was reminders of student successes and the results we don't alway see.
Thank you D' Nice for the therapy sessions.
Don

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Thank you Friday!  You are amazing...I get to get up knowing that the last week was full of accomplishments, and look forward to a 7am wake up instead of 5am tomorrow, and time with my family over the weekend. HE HE...
Happy FRI-YAY Everyone!

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Thank you Mr. LaVergne.  You are such a help to me with the kids coming in.  You are a great co-worker to work with each and everyday!  You have a strong work ethic and go out of your way to help others, to why you are amazing at being a counselor.  Thanks a bunch for everything, I appreciate you!

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I want to thank Stacy for her kindness amid her insanity. I suffer from Teacher evaluation anxiety. I'm probably not alone. You help us see our strengths, which makes a foundation to build the improvements on.
Thank you for putting my mind at ease and the encouraging notes. One is still by my computer.

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I'm back in the Happiness fray having put the shows to bed. There are so many to thank for contributing to my career here at EMS.
I want to thank Dana Williams who continues to encourage me when my personal perspectives get shaky. I've had the pleasure of teaching her boys, two gems in our schools, both major contributors to our drama program.
Don

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Shannon Anderson - Thank you for being our Student Council lead and having so many awesome ideas to share with the students.  Thank you for all your hard work, organizing, tireless hours with the afterschool program.
Kelley Lankford - thank you for being a sounding board when I get frustrated as you are my across the hall neighbor, providing ideas and supplies for fun crafts for the afterschool program, and just for always making me laugh.

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Thank you Stacy for covering for me yesterday afternoon when I fell ill suddenly. I really appreciated it and it was a bonus that science is your specialty!

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Thank you Kelly Lankford for all you do around here, you go above and beyond each day to make sure we are all well taken care of here at EMS. You are a piece of our happiness here!

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Thank you to Laurie Kiester for talking with so many students with an understanding ear and helping me with the GSA this year. You have helped me in so many ways and the students too!

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Thank you to Laurie Keister and Brenda Elliott. You are both so amazing at your jobs, and you help me to get better and learn the things that are unfamiliar to me, adjusting to the school and public health environment.

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Thank you to Laurie Keister and Brenda Elliott. You are both so amazing at your jobs, and you help me to get better and learn the things that are unfamiliar to me, adjusting to the school and public health environment.

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Thanks Greg Kirsch for always making sure our building is open and ready to receive students and staff each day at 6:30am. Thanks for not flinching when we ask you to clean up puke or some other form of nastiness!

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Thank you Kelley Lankford! You are always so cheerful and positive! I appreciate how you have taken on Social Committee and made it so AMAZING! Our staff lounge looks so fun!

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Thank you Sandy Weekes for your tireless help and support with the SICA testing. It's never a fun thing to do, but you were so willing to take on the in-the-trench part and I honestly couldn't have done it without you! I SO appreciate you!

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I find it hard to just thank one person at EMS just because there are so many. From the people whom I can come to and will listen like Joey Hahn, Wendy Garz, Kim Hyde, Denise Sherman, and Janet Lovell - Smith. The people who share my weird personality and laughs like Millie Broner, Gerrit Schoonhoven, Brenda Elliott and Burns Leavitt. People I know outside of school like Millie Broner and Megan Ferrell. Those teachers whom are always there to help like Noreen Beesley, Marcie Heathman, Rebekah Jillson, and so many more. I know I have not even came close to naming or thanking everyone that has left an impression on me of what it means to be a team and support not only for our students, but for each other as well. That is what I love most about working here is how we support each other. Thank you all at EMS!

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Thank you Laurie Kiester for coming to work with a smile on your face everyday!  I look forward to working with you each day no matter the challenge here in the counselors office.  You always make others happy with positive feedback. You brighten up the office!

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Thank you Wendy Ward for always keeping me in mind.  You have helped me build relationships here at work. Like at the school lunch at the park.  Calling me over to sit with you and the other ladies.  You are full of kindness that shines in all directions.

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OK, I tried to pick one person and could not do that...It's just like our bodies we can not work or function properly without the rest! We have all been through ups and downs together throughout our careers and everyone have been very kind and supportive to each of us! I THANK YOU ALL from the heart and appreciate you ALL!!
Thank you <3

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Kim Hyde, thank you for taking time to talk to me and making me feel welcome for being a new kid on the block.
Thank you Marcie Heathman for the knowledge and laughs. Not to mention making me feel like I am useful.

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Thank you Joey Hahn for always doing the extras to support interventions for kids. I also appreciate the way you do it and I love the scaffolding you do in your class. I appreciate you!

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Thank you John LaVergne for always having a smile on your face and being in the hall all the time. I know that it's good for the kids to see your kindness and compassion even though you could seem intimidating at first glance. I see how you care for the kids and really help them when they need it. I also appreciate that I can send them to you anytime and know that they are being listened to and cared for even though I can't take the time to do that for them.

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Thank you Laurie Kiester for helping me adjust my class loads that both students and I may have a more positive experience.

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Thank you JoDee Joiner for all your hard work and helping to keep me somewhat organized (no small feat:) You are awesome!

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Thank you Rebekah Jillson and Jacquelyn Capen for sharing your experiences and solutions from hosting a student teacher. I learned a lot from the experience but it was a tremendous help and relief to know I had sources that had already survived that could help me keep it a positive experience.

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Thank you Jeremiah Wright for emphasizing that my student athletes writing and behavior are connected to the expectations you have of what it means to be a good citizen and an athlete who represents EMS.
Your support makes me feel that we are connected as a team trying to get these kids well rounded so that they can be successful adults no matter what they end up doing in life. "Life is a balancing act!"
Thank you for being on my team and for working with me to help students become accountable. I appreciate you!

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Thank you Denise Sherman for always being supportive of our teaching skills and showing me that even though I may not think I was not doing a great job at times there were many more positives that came out than negatives.

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Thank you for letting me participate with your staff in The 12 Days of Christmas Happiness Challenge. I have received so much joy and happiness interacting with your staff this month. Emmett Middle School is definately a special place. Your staff is so blessed to have an adminstration who cares about their mental and physical well-being.