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Maishu kyoshitsu ni kite kurete arigato.  The cohort learned so much from you, and so did I. Nihon kara no omiage mo arigato.  Shingo wa kutsushita o shochu haitemasu. They are his favorite. I am going to miss our drives to the Bart station. It was so wonderful to have someone to talk to after each lesson to help me reflect on what happened, and how things could be improved.  You always helped me see the strengths that were there, especially when I was most critical of myself.Motto nagaku iraretara yokatta! I hope Reach was able to provide you with as much as you have given us. Rainen nihon ni iku yottei desu kara, nihon de mata ai masho ne!

Love,
Kana

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(don't forget the size of American burritos)

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The site of Yoshiko's Lesson Study work! She impressed all the teachers with how she led the debrief cycle with images of the students during the lesson and analyzed what their body language was respective to the teacher's actions! Everyone there loved Yoshiko!

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It's so hard to say goodbye to you!  I can't believe we are already at this point in the year. In many ways I feel that it's not quite time for you to go - we were robbed of a lot of in-person meeting and collaboration time.

I have benefitted greatly from your thought partnership and appreciate your contributions to our math and Lesson Study work in West Contra Costa, and grant collaboration. You have been very generous with your gifts and talent, and for that I am extremely thankful.

On a lighter note....I'd like to take a walk with you down memory lane: pizza, burritos (really big burritos), Vietnamese food, Korean bowls, sushi, noodles and homemade avocado rolls ;) ! We've shared many  meals together this past year as we learned from each other and got  to know each other better.  I will treasure those times as they allowed us to not only become colleagues, but more importantly friends!

Regardless of how far apart we are, I will always consider you my friend and my colleague. You hold a special place in my heart as one of the kindest people I have ever met!
See you in Tokyo!!

~ Liz

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I cannot believe your time with us at Reach is coming to an end. All year long, you added positivity, friendliness, and curiosity to our work. Thank you for your creativity and flexibility in our collaboration around integrating lesson study into the SSP unit in the intern program. I hope we will still be able to execute what we started next year. I will miss your presence at Reach, but look forward to staying in touch!
With love,
Alison

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It's been wonderful getting to know you and I will miss you very much. I will treasure the opportunities I had to see your smiling face when you walked through the door and the memories of spending time with you in the office and sharing laughs over a meal. You have such a kind spirit and your outlook on life is inspirational. I wish you the best of luck and continued success going forward! Safe travels back home!

Love,

Courtney

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I have really enjoyed getting to know you this past year. The cohort really benefited from your presence and I really valued your feedback and insights into the class. I wish I had the opportunity to learn more from you, especially about lesson study. Japan is lucky to have you!
with love,
Melissa

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It has been so wonderful to have you with us here at Reach!  I deeply appreciate that you are always curious and seeking out new learning.  I am so impressed with your positive outlook, always seeking the best out of every situation.  You have been a wonderful addition to our Reach family.  I only wish I had more opportunities to work with you! We will miss you!  I hope you stay in touch! Safe travels home!
~ Jessica

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It's hard to think of you without hearing the words of the author that shares your name, Yoshiko Uchida, who wrote the bracelet. As the main character, Emi, reflects about how much she will miss her friend, Laurie, Emi's mother tells her, "...all the friends and things we loved and left behind. Those are things we carry in our hearts and take with us no matter where we are sent."
You will always be in our hearts because we can never forget how much you encouraged us through your gentle words of appreciative wisdom.
--Cheryl

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I have so appreciated your presence this year. You are super-smart and enthusiastic and willing to give anything a try. I am sorry COVID prevented us from having actual in-person meetings after March but your presence still made our meetings better. I wish you safe travels back to Japan-- we will miss you and I hope you come back!
Love,
Victoria