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My dear friend,

Although we met some 30-years ago in Colorado and worked so diligently on projects across the years, when I think of you, I still think of The Chicago School. You began one of the most vibrant and transformational neuropsychological doctoral programs in the country and the students and faculty who worked with you during that time have all been so very blessed. I think I learned much more than I gave during those special “neuropsychology doctoral program” years. Your scholarship, vision, devotion, and drive for the field of school neuropsychology are needed to solve so many pressing educational and societal issues--we must not slow down or stop--education direly needs the new neurobiology-neuropsychology. I am fortunate to have been blessed with you in my life. Wishing you well in the next chapter of your life.

Rik Carl D’Amato

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Reflections on your departure from TCSPP

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Reflections on your departure from TCSPP

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Elaine,

A short  statement on this Padlet cannot fully express the profound impact  you have had on so many people at TCSPP, students, faculty, and staff alike.   Your professional presence will be very much missed, particularly your knowledge about neuropsychology and your passion for diversity and social justice.  I personally will miss the astute observations and professional advice that you provided during your years as an esteemed member of our school psychology faculty and the MDAC committee, ones that I very much benefited from hearing.   I will also very much miss the informal moments of connections we had over the years via brief morning greetings as we arrived at work to in-depth conversations about a vast range of topics.  Lastly, I will miss the support  you provided when I needed it and your spontaneous acts of levity, such as the fake mustache photo shoot,  that brought laughter into our faculty gatherings.

I look forward to maintaining our friendship despite your absence from the halls of TCSPP.

Auf wiedersehen,    (Until we see each other again)

Candice

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Thank you for all you have done for program and within the field of School Psychology. You have a passion for neuropsychology that is unmatched and I enjoyed all of the classes I've taken with you over the years!

Best,
Stephen Stewart

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Elaine,

Thank you so much for everything you have done for me.  I feel blessed to have been able to learn from you, as well as work beside you.  I am so grateful for all of the opportunities you have made available to me--starting way back when I was a student with being able to pursue my doctorate in a neuro-focused program, which has opened so many doors and opportunities for me and allowed me to work in a field I love and am so passionate about, all while being able to help children and families find answers.  Even now, your guidance, support, and wisdom as a friend, colleague, and mentor have inspired me to always keep learning and to do the same for my students.  I wish you the best on your next adventure and I promise to take good care of Neurodiversity!

All the best,
Amanda

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It has been so wonderful to be one of your students for the past two years, and I'm sure I can speak for not only my cohort but every cohort before ours that working with you has been so valuable and rewarding. Thank you for all that you do and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!!

All the best,
Alyssa Crile

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Dr. FJ,

Thank you for being an amazing advisor! I feel blessed to have crossed paths with you in life. I have learned a great deal from you. I hope you all the best in this next chapter of your life. I hope you continue to find joy and happiness in all you do. I hope our paths cross again.

Best,
Sara Zimmerman

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Dr. Fletcher,

Best of luck with your future endeavors! I wish I could have worked with you but unfortunately that was not the case. I have heard all about your commitment to this field and the community - so thank you for all the knowledge you’ve helped cultivate at this school.

Best,

Lidia A. Montoya Ortiz

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Elaine,
I will you well in your future endeavors and will certainly miss you. I was so looking forward to working with you and learning from you. Your wisdom and knowledge is amazing and you have always inspired me to do well by our students. Kindly, Kathy Loomos Ostry

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Elaine,

Thank you SO MUCH for everything that you have done with TCS and on MDAC! I really appreciate the support you gave to all of us and to me as I take on the chair role. You have both set the bar very high and paved the way for continued work. I hope we can push your visions forward! I hope that your next chapter is one that you enjoy!

- Rocco

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Dr. Fletcher Jazen,
Good luck in your future endeavors! You will be greatly missed!
-Corin Lehrer

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Dr. FJ,

First and foremost, thank you for your dedication to and love for children. Over the past two years, you have continued to spark fire in my passion for this profession and I feel so fortunate that our paths have crossed. I am forever grateful for the knowledge, passion, and wisdom you have shared with us all. I wish you all the best!
P.S. Thank you for teaching me how to breathe - who knew I have been doing it incorrectly (or not as optimally) for the past 26 years!

-Lyndsey Hanna

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Hello Dr. Fletcher Janzen,
I wish you well for your future endeavors!
-Jecenia Saldaña-Soto

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Dear Dr. F-J,

I have so much to say about you and don't know where to start. Additionally, I don't have the right words to tell you how powerful and influential your explanation of 'emotions' are. As your student, I use to really look forward for your class and to hear you make sense of human jigsaw puzzle, sounding so uncomplicated- unlike the pedagogy. It was absolutely fascinating! I was absolutely delighted to learn from you more as your FA. It was truly an amazing learning journey finding the meaning and nuances of racism with you. The language at the core of culture and racism seems like such a simplistic way of putting it but your positive energy, care and guidance made the journey so meaningful, dismantling many unconscious personal barriers for me and opening my eyes to the education beyond! My current practicum supervisor who was a TCSPP student 8 years back still remembers you fresh and the tea times you offered. You are incredible!

I will miss you a lot and wish you the very best for your future journeys and thank you for being you!!

Jaweria

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I hope our paths cross in the future. I was really looking forward to learning from you this year! I went to my first MDAC meeting this week; you were missed and your accomplishments and leadership are undeniable. You have truly made an impact at TCSPP and on our field. I wish you all the best!
Natalie LaDuke

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Dr. Fletcher-Janzen,

I am incredibly appreciative of the fact that I was able to work with and learn from you. I will never be able to not see the harmonious blend of neuropsychology and education. You helped highlight the importance and beauty of bilingualism and I hope to continue that work. Thank you so much for all that you did at TCS and continue to do in your career!

Wishing you all the best,
Liz Galka

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Thank you Elaine for 12 years of service to TCSPP!  We have all learned from you, and the students who had the privelge to have had you as an instructor will never forget what they learned from you. We wish you the best of luck and look forward to continuing to attend your lectures, workshops, and webinars. -Rachel Losoff

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It has been wonderful to see your commitment to the field be exemplified in your interactions with students and faculty. I also appreciated how you welcomed me as a new faculty member. You even gave me a wonderful framed picture of Chicago for my office! I want you to know that your impact will continue to be felt even in your absence. I wish you the best in your next steps!

-Keeshawna

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Dear Dr. F-J,

Thank you for being fully invested in every person you encounter.  I am a better person, mom and psychologist because of you.  Take in all this good ... it is an amazing legacy.

-With much respect and love,
Jamie McKay

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Elaine,

It has been such a pleasure to work with you for the past 11 years.  I have been inspired by your passion for teaching and have always enjoyed your company.  I will miss being able to stop by next door for tea, but look forward to hearing about your next adventures!

Jimmy

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Elaine,
I have enjoyed working with you and our chats!  I appreciate all the help you have given me over the last several years. I will miss you.  I hope the next journey in your life is wonderful.  Keep in touch.
Marla

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I was so looking forward to working with you this year!  Nonetheless, I wish you Godspeed on the next phase of your life.  As the blessing goes, "May the wind be always at your back and the sun always shine warm upon your face!"  Take care!
-Mif

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We had so many great conversations in regards to helping students through a neuro lens and I will always take that with me when I'm evaluating children. In one instance, I was able to conclude that a child's asthma impeded her ability far beyond what the school staff thought and that was all because of your class! Thank you for challenging me and helping me become a better person, student and professional!

~Britain~

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I really appreciated your perspective on the usefulness of all affects (including anger) and that a "stiff upper lip" isn't always the best approach. I am so thankful I got the opportunity to learn from your wisdom and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Clare

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It was such a pleasure to have you as one of my professors in this program. You have helped me grow greatly in my professional practice and I will try to forever hold your sage advise with me as I continue to develop as a school psychologist. You have positively touched the lives of so many. The ripples of your powerful contributions to our field cannot be understated. I truly wish you all the best.

-Jeff Yorke

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Thank you for being an incredible professor and making the first virtual school year a little less painful! You will be missed. -Breanna Bryan

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Thank you for sharing your passion for neuropsychology and for being such a great inspiration. I hope you start this new chapter feeling loved and proud of who you are and all that you have accomplished. All the best!

-Mohammed

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Dr. F-J,

You have truly been an inspiration! I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from you. Your work as been incredibly impactful and The Chicago School will sincerely miss you. We cannot thank you enough! Best of luck and best wishes!

-Anna Craven

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You are one of the first faculty that I got to know when I started teaching in the Business Psychology Department. You always supported the best . . . and reminded me that I am able to do more good for students and the school.  Well . . . here I am as Department Chair.  Hopefully I can live up to your inspiration.  May the next phase of your career be more than you hoped.

George W. Hay, PhD

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Elaine,
Thanks for all your contributions to TCS over the years. I have enjoyed serving on committees with you and appreciate your perspective. I wish you all the best on your next adventure!
Ashley Whittington-Barnish

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Thank you for all your efforts into making us the best future school psychologists we can be. Personally speaking, you have certainly helped me become a better professional. I am so thankful for your guidance and expertise, and will carry that throughout my career. We will miss you!

Komal Patel

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Dr. F-J,
Thank you for all of your time, patience, and effort in helping me (and so many others!) grow. It was a true pleasure to work for you and the guidance you provided created an area of lifelong learning for me. Your knowledge, expertise, and wisdom will truly be missed.
-Rachel Bogatay

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Dr. F-J,

I just want to say thank you for everything. You have inspired me more to be and do more doe each child I encounter. You have been in my corner since the day we met and I will never forget that. I wish you well on new endeavors and stay safe.

Masha

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We are feeling creatures that think, not thinking creatures that feel.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! -Hannah Featherstone