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Love and Friendship.
Congratulations my friend. May this next chapter be as memorable as the last. I’m so glad we met. Thank you for always being there for me. 🙏🏼❤️

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Hi Linda...
I will miss seeing you at Shuey. You have always been caring and concerned for me. Thank you for all your support and love. I know you are going to enjoy the next chapter. Please do come and visit me whenever you visit Shuey. Will miss you!
Love,
Seetha

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Your Career Has Been Legen--wait for it--dary!

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Your Career Has Been Legen--wait for it--dary!

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Linda,
30 years ago, when we first talked on the phone--even before we laid eyes on each other--you went on for an hour about the passion you felt as you finished your first year of teaching.  I knew then that that if we clicked (spoiler alert: we did), I was in for quite a ride.  You did not disappoint!  Thank you for giving me a front-row seat to a long and wonderful teaching career.  And the best part is that I get a front-row seat to your retirement, too!

Love,
Mark

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Dear Linda,
Congratulations on your retirement.  Enjoy each and every day, you deserve it!  It's been wonderful working with you.  We value your friendship and will miss seeing you every day!  Shuey will not be the same without you!  You will be missed!

With our love,
Jonnie & Brandi

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Dear Linda,
Congratulations on your retirement!  You have given so much of yourself (and Mark - lol) throughout your career as an educator.  Know that your legacy at Shuey will continue - not only in the students you've taught, but in the wonderful memories and lasting impressions at the school.  This year, I was so impressed by how you were able to switch to distance learning and how you made the Smartboard an integral part of your classroom.  Enjoy this new chapter in your life!  I wish you all the best as you embark on this new adventure!
With warmest aloha,
Jan

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Congratulations on your retirement! Although I'm new to Shuey and we've only just met this year, I can see the lasting impact you've had at the school. You are such a kind and caring teacher, who has touched the lives of many students. Thank you for leaving behind your fourth grade materials. I sure have some big shoes to fill!! Enjoy this new chapter of your life! You deserve it!

Love,
Kelli

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You've reached the end of the 2020 school year and I'm delighted to know you'll be relaxed and retired for the rest of your life! I'm positive you and your family are excited for you as you enter this new part of your life. You've dedicated yourself to your profession, co-workers, and students over these many years and it's time that you take a break and enjoy what the world has to offer. I will definitely miss having you as a grade level partner but I'm certain you'll always be there when I need help. Enjoy your time with Mark on your retirement road trip and make the best of your retirement years!

Best Wishes,
Chris

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Congratulations on your retirement!!! Thank you for all your support through the years and being a mentor for Kristen! I know she really appreciated it and wishes you a wonderful retirement! as well.
I will miss your smiling face at Shuey! Best of luck to you and Mark! Enjoy!!!
Love,
Kathy M.

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I am so happy for you! You have been such an amazing friend since my first day at Shuey.  I will miss our daily chats, your great advice, and warm hugs when I needed it. Enjoy your retirement and have lots of fun relaxing, doing yoga, and going hiking. I am going to miss being your neighbor and our venting sessions after school.  You deserve the best and I will miss you so much.
Love,
Erin

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You finally made it! After all of years of working ( and not just in teaching) you are transitioning to a new chapter in your life. You may be retiring from Shuey but you are not retiring from living a fulfilled life. May this next stage of life be filled with laughing, hiking, walking, Dodgers baseball, yoga, going out with Mark, loving and caring for your family and friends (as you always do) and honestly just enjoying the beauty of life without all the rushing around. Cheers Linda! 🥂I hope you know you are truly loved and appreciated by me and so many other family and friends! I will miss you at Shuey, but I am thankful that we are friends and will still see each other outside of school.

Love and Blessings,

Evonne

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Hi Dear Linda,
I can hardly believe you are retiring! You are such a vital and young-spirited person!  It is hard to imagine you not at school or in a Google Classroom entertaining and teaching children! However, I am so glad that you will be able to do yoga in the mornings or binge-watch the Gilmore Girls while drinking your morning beverage and eating breakfast at your own pace. I'm feeling a little jealous while writing this! You deserve to fully enjoy all the wonderful moments that will come after all the love and wisdom you have poured into your students over your many years of educating.  You have a piece of my heart and I want you to know that I am proud to call you a friend; I hope that I have brought some "color" to you (reference to our shopping sprees) over the years. Oh! Si tu pouvais lire dans mon coeur, tu verrais la place où je t’ai mise! -Gustave Flaubert

Love,
Leanne

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First, I would like to say how much you made me smile and laugh!!! Your sense of humor is great, and thank you for sharing it with me. I will miss our lunch time, your stories and that sweet laugh of yours! Thank you for sharing that with me. Thank you for being supportive when I needed a friend. Thank you for being a source of knowledge when I needed it. I will carry these memories with me. Wait, I'll probably see you for running events or other events, so nevermind! haha...Overall, working day to day with you has been a real treat! Thank you for being YOU! I will be thinking of you when we return to school. Congrats!! Be blessed. Much Love.
Sonia

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Congratulations you made it! What a rough way to end your career, but at least you have an interesting story to tell. I still remember interviewing you for the job at Shuey and feeling that you would be a good addition to our staff.
It was great working with you and seeing your passion for your job.
I hope you find a fun, relaxing place to retire to. Now you will have all the time in the world to crochet, read, go to movies and theater (hopefully soon), and visit Jordan.
It feels really strange to collect a pay check without having to work, but we earned it. (Haha)
Hope to see you in Tahoe again soon for some hiking and kayaking.
Please keep in touch!
Love,
Heidi

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I am so happy for you Linda! We had great memories working together. We both got hired the same year and we always seemed to be confused as to how many years it had been. OK... I was the confused one. I enjoyed being your neighbor from the very beginning. When we would pick up our students from recess we would manage to quickly talk about The DODGERS 💙  healthy recipes and fun things like yoga, getting our hair or nails done or getting new outfits. I will miss that! My favorite was our inside joke where we would always want to swap out each other's blouses. You have good taste.👍🏼 Wishing you the best retirement. You deserve it!
Love,
Sandra Almaraz

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Linda,
Since day one you've been nothing short of amazing. Thank you for being a collaborative grade level partner, confidant, and friend. I will miss our morning check-ins, startling you when I'd quietly pop into your room LOL, "debriefing" at the end of the day and talking Dodger baseball. You've had a great run! The kids are forever fortunate to have had you guide them over the years. Enjoy your retirement!
Best Always,
Gabriel

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Your retirement is a celebration not just for all the years you put into your classroom but for every child you helped along the way. For many years you devoted yourself to educating your students, now you can look back with pride at all you have accomplished. Enjoy the next chapter of your life with Mr. B.!
Love,
Mary Heck

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Enjoy your many years now of not having to work. Relax, travel and enjoy life! Thank you for your friendship. I enjoyed working with you at Shuey. Keep in touch.
Love, Denise

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Linda,
Congratulations on your retirement! Wow! It was only three years ago that I first met you and it's a shame because I wish I could spend more years teaching with you! Thank you for being so warm and welcoming to me these past three years. I'll never forget the fun times we had during buddies my first year! Thank you for always lending me your art supplies when I moved to 5th, even when I give you late notices! I will never forget you and always miss you when I walk by your door. It will not be the same without you! CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN!
Love,
Kathy Nguyen

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I am so happy for you, congratulations! Now you can look forward to waking up whenever you want and going on strolls and runs with Mark whenever you want. May your next chapter be fill with relaxation, whimsical, and spectacular endeavors.

Fondly,
Lindy

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First and foremost, congratulations on such a huge milestone in your career. You've made it! Now you get to relax and go wherever you'd like to go with Mark and do whatever you'd like to do without having to wait for breaks. Now how wonderful is that?

The most memorable advice you gave to me was, "Don't do what your kids can do for you." I still go by that motto today! :P

Thank you for all your support, advices, and memorable times. I will miss seeing you, your lovely smile, greetings, and awesome outfits!

Until we see each other again, take care, and enjoy your retirement.

Love,
Nina Tran

P.S. Do you remember this day at PD? Though our tower wasn't the tallest, we still had the best time!

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Hey Missy,
Just wanted to wish you the best on your new journey! I am so blessed to have you as a friend and my son was so lucky to have you as a teacher! You are such an amazing person and an even better teacher. I love you lots and can't wait to hit the trails again with you. Remember when you stepped on that snake? Remember when we took the train and got off at the wrong stop? LOL It's always fun being with you.
Love,
Maria

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Linda,

It has been a pleasure observing you make such a positive impact on so many children during the years that you have taught at Shuey.  You have always been so thoughtful, kind, and a compassionate educator.  I appreciate your positive attitude and wisdom working with you at Shuey, on district committees, and RTA.  So, do you want to be my sub?  Just kidding.  I wish you many fun-filled days ahead and late morning risings, because you deserve the best in retirement.

With love,

Terri Totten

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Linda,
Congratulations on closing the chapter of your teaching career! What a crazy way to finish up your last year! I hope you get to cross off all of the things on your bucket list, but that you don't have too many adventures planned so that Mark can still coach the running team. I fondly remember all the lunch times we shared when I was a long term sub at Shuey and am grateful that you introduced me to artichokes. Best wishes with all of your future endeavors!
Diana

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You're going to love retirement.  And you so deserve the best.  You have always been so kind, thoughtful and generous to your students, the teachers and all that know you.  I always enjoyed our meetings in the hallway with your beautiful smile and wonderful discussions we had.  Thank you for being you.
Have a fabulous retirement doing all the things you want to do, whenever you want to do them. Best Wishes.
With Love,
Becky Williams

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Linda- I am so happy for you! I always enjoyed our chats, and loved being your neighbor during Summer School that year! Enjoy your retirement- you have earned that relaxation and fun time! You will be missed!! Love ya- Scott A. Levin

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I am so happy for you!  You are such a wonderful and caring friend, and I've been so lucky to share many years of friendship with you.  You are such an inspiration to your students and I've always admired your generosity and genuine spirit.  Thank you for sharing your passion and motivation for teaching with all of us over the years. I will miss seeing you everyday, and I know your students will forever remember you.  Congratulations, Linda!  I wish you the best!
Love,
Stephanie

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I am so thrilled for you. You have been a wonderful teacher, touching so many, not just your lucky students but also your colleagues. You are kind, caring and truly  compassionate for others. I feel very fortunate to have been able to work with you and call you my friend.
I wish you all the best as you begin this next fabulous chapter. Please come back to visit!!
Love,
Annemarie

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This comes with my very best wishes for a happy retirement.  I admire the dedication you've shown through the years to educate and care for your students.  Your compassion for your students can only be matched by your passion to do the best for them.  May the years that follow be filled with stressless, happy adventures.  (I won't see a set of classroom keys laying around without thinking fondly of you!)
Love,
Debbie

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Congratulations! Wishing you the best on your next chapter in your life. You have touched so many lives during your years as a teacher. They will remember you forever. Enjoy your retirement.
Sincerely,
Sandra M.

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Congratulations!! Good luck on the next chapter of your life. It has been a great pleasure meeting and knowing you. So many laughs between the two of us. Even though I didn't work anymore with you at Shuey, it was always a treat to work during Summer school together! I will miss you but there will be bigger, more exciting experiences for you. Keep in touch.
Love,
Sandra

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You were one of the first people I met at Shuey. Right off the bat, I appreciated how you showed me the ropes and helped me figure out what exactly I was supposed to do. I also appreciated you showing me how to design a good board, including the various types of paper we could use (I'd never even heard of that fade-free kind before!). Throughout the year, I always enjoyed chatting with you and picking your brain about teaching. It's been a weird year, for sure. But no doubt it'll go down as one of your most memorable!

🎉HAPPY RETIREMENT!! 🎉
Enjoy the freedom of not having to work anymore -- you earned it!!
Jeremy

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I hope you have a great time and we will all miss you especially me and you were the greatest teacher I ever have. so thank you a lot For everything you done

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I Hope this next chapter of your life is filled with all the things and people you love the most.  As a teacher you have touched many hearts. Your students will always remember you fondly. They will remember how you care for them and all the fun times they had with you. Wether you were teaching a math lesson, knitting with them, or trying new seating for the one special student (you know who) they will know they were special because of how you treated them. Enjoy what retirement has to offer you!

Love,
Erika

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Linda,
Thank you for always being such a thoughtful and kind friend. I always know that I can count on you to be a listening ear when I need it. I also seem to know when you need me to be that listening ear. Friends seem to have that kind of balance! You are a wonderful person with a caring heart and a great sense of humor. We have had many laughs and I know we will have many more! I wish you a retirement filled with love, happiness, Yoga and lots of fun experiences! I can't wait to see what you do next. Happy Retirement!

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We sure have had great times over the years.  Our trip to Williamsburg together was a career highlight.  I was impressed with your knowledge of history and how you made lasting friendships on this trip,.  You are a wonderful person.  I wish you all the peace and happiness in your retirement.
Cami

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Linda,
We first met teaching summer school at Janson, and continued our friendship thereafter. We always have great conversations and seeing you in our meetings always put a smile on my face! Thank you for always being a sweet, kind, and caring person. You are truly amazing. I will miss you. Please update me on all the great things you will be doing during your retirement.

Take care,
Mayra

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Hey Linda! Hope you are well and looking forward to the next chapter. I appreciate your friendship over the years and wish you the best always. You've worked hard and now you deserve the time and freedom to do whatever wish. Happy retirement, hope to see you soon. Dan

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Hi Linda!
It doesn’t seem possible that you’re retiring!  How did you get to be old enough for that and I am not?!?  Just kidding 😊.   I well remember your first year at Shuey.  You were so excited to work with the students, and yet so nervous as well.  I soon learned, though, that what might appear as nervousness was actually a relentless pursuit of excellence.  You have always been your own worst critic, which is an attribute.  It means that you’re never satisfied with “good enough” and always are striving for self-improvement and the growth of your students.  You have had an admirable career as an educator and have left your mark on many students.  You have also formed strong friendships with your colleagues.  This is where you turn the page.  You have three things to do over the next few months: reflect, relax and revel in retirement!  Congratulations!
Joe

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Well you've been missed at the RTA exec-board meetings this year and now you're saying so long to the entire district! I'm glad for you and wish you all the best on your new adventures in life with your man Mark! However, I sure hope I'll continue to see you at the RTA banquets and the Muscatel running events. God Bless to you and your family!!! Jerry

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Linda, The time you've been waiting for is, well.......finally here! (Cue: happy dance) It has been the craziest year, and I'm so proud that you ended strong. I want to say thank you so much for always being willing to support my students and helping them to feel included in your classroom. Thank you also for your friendship and kindness towards me. You are one of my first friends at Shuey and I've been so blessed by your kind and generous heart. Thank you for remembering my birthday every year and always checking in. I already miss you since we haven't been going into work! :( But, we will remain friends and see each other in the future! I look forward to seeing you in a constant state of relaxation! Happy retirement and may you enjoy retirement to the fullest! :)

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Linda, The time you've been waiting for is, well.......finally here! (Cue: happy dance) It has been the craziest year, and I'm so proud that you ended strong. I want to say thank you so much for always being willing to support my students and helping them to feel included in your classroom. Thank you also for your friendship and kindness towards me. You are one of my first friends at Shuey and I've been so blessed by your kind and generous heart. Thank you for remembering my birthday every year and always checking in. I already miss you since we haven't been going into work! :( But, we will remain friends and see each other in the future! I look forward to seeing you in a constant state of relaxation! Happy retirement and may you enjoy retirement to the fullest! :)