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Me and My family are so grateful for everything you have done for this school. My sister Alice and I were lucky enough to have you as our history teacher in seventh grade. I loved and enjoyed your class so much, you truly touched me and inspired me. I hope you have an amazing retirement. Thank You So Much!!!
With many thanks,
Claire Irvin

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Mr. Nelson, you were such a great teacher. Thank you so much for making each class enjoyable, chill, and funny. History was one of my favorite classes in seventh grade. You did an amazing job preparing us for high school, and I also loved all of the projects and debates we did. I hope Lil Richie has the best retirement, because he deserves it.
Thank you and enjoy yourself,
Maya Couey

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Dear Mr. Nelson,
Congratulations on your retirement.  Jack really enjoyed your class this year and I could tell he really integrated the discussions from your class in our home discussions around current events. I very much appreciate his year in your class and am glad he was able to have you as his history teacher.
Take care and enjoy,
Gabriela Tobal

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Thank you so much Mr. Nelson, for what you taught me and what you have done for the school. I was so privileged to have you as a history teacher before you retired. You made my seventh grade year so special and I cannot express my gratitude towards you. I will miss seeing you around campus. I hope you enjoy your retirement!

Best Wishes,
Milaad Sheikhizadeh

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Thank you for everything you did and taught me through middle school! As not only my advisor, but also my history teacher, you made 7th grade a special year for me. I miss hearing your stories about Little Richie and all his adventures. I will miss seeing you and your always friend smile and hello around campus, but I wish the best for your future! I wish you well and hope you enjoy your retirement. Thank you!,

Mateen Sheikhizadeh

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Thank you so much for being my fun advisor and awesome history teacher throughout seventh grade. I learned so much and having you as a teacher made it better. Even throughout eighth grade you were an important mentor to me and I am sad to see you go. Thank you!

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Dear Mr Nelson. Our daughter Lexi had you her first year at LJCD. I can’t think of a better teacher to welcome our daughter to the community. Your kindness, sense of humor and warmth made her first year beyond special. Thanks so much and we will miss you. The Gallo’s

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Dear Mr Nelson. Our daughter Lexi had you her first year at LJCD. I can’t think of a better teacher to welcome our daughter to the community. Your kindness, sense of humor and warmth made her first year beyond special. Thanks so much and we will miss you. The Gallo’s

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Even now as I finish 10th grade, I can clearly remember your kindness, and I believe i always will.  I was very happy when my little sister became your student too. I am sad that you are leaving, while I am happy for you.  I hope you will come back to give us a chance to celebrate you.  Wishing you a marvelous new phase in retirement.
Sahra Daneshmand

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I so appreciate everything you have done for our school and for giving me a class to look forward to all of last year.  I will always remember the fun clay project, your kind smile, and your witty puns.  Puns will always remind me of you.  You will be missed by all of us.
Your student,
Ava Daneshmand

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Thank you for being an integral part of my son’s educational experience. Thru your teachings, you have inspired many conversations between Dom and me. It’s one of his favorite subjects and he continues to talk about things he learned from you. We wish you all the best in the next chapter of your life.

The Dalfiume Family (Anne and Dominic)

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Thank you for being a great history teacher. You have inspired and motivated me and have always brought the best out of me. We will dearly miss you in La Jolla Country Day School.
Sincerely,
Maya Krishnan

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Dear Richard (Mr. Nelson), Thank you so much for being a great history teacher to Johnny and Ryan!  Your class fostered in them a deep curiosity about and love of history! We are grateful for you and wish you the best always!

With much love,
The Luetzow Family

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Thank you for being such a great history teacher and a kind person. I hope Lil Richie has the next big archaeological discovery.
Thank you so much,
Ryan Luetzow

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Richard,
Thank you for being such a grounded, supportive colleague these past seven years.  I've learned so much about our profession by observing how you interact with your students.  Your calm and measured demeanor is something I aspire to, and your consistent kindness towards everyone in our community will be sorely missed.  I know you're a humble man by nature, but I hope you take this opportunity to reflect on how many people you've positively impacted during your time at Country Day.  We'll have to find another time to get together for breakfast once the world returns to some semblance of normal.

Best,
Sean Bornhoeft

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Thank you for helping make my my first year at LJCD great back in 7th grade! I loved your class and hearing your stories. You started the love for history that I have today. I will always remember Lil Richie!
Thank you and happy retirement,
Johnny Luetzow

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What a wonderful surprise that you, whom our family remembers fondly from 40 years ago, would be a part of our son's Country Day experience today. We were lucky to be there for the beginning and the end of your storied LJCDS career, and look what you have done during those decades between! Wishing you the very best in the years ahead. Adrian (Tony) Borsa and Family

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Richard/Mr. Nelson! You have taught (or taught with) three generations of Heldmans! You are leaving a remarkable legacy, and always had kind words and insightful comments for me and our family. We wish you all the best in what’s next for you, and hope you get to explore the world you taught us all so much about! With gratitude, The Heldman Family.

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Dear Mr. Nelson,
Thank you for everything you have done for the school and for making our community a better place. I will never forget first meeting you. You were so kind and reassuring to me. I loved being in your advisory and always felt supported. We always loved to hear your stories and experiences! You always had great humor and brought smiles to everyone's faces. I am very grateful that I got to know you and I wish you all the best for your retirement!

Warmly,
Christina Doupsas

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I loved having you as a history teacher last year. Your really knew how to make history come to life and keep my classmates and I entertained with your lessons. Thank you so much for everything you taught me; your class taught more than history, it taught me peer communication and leadership skills that have proven to be helpful already and will be prominent for the rest of my life. I hope you have an amazing retirement!

Allison Casey

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Thank you Mr. Nelson for being a great teacher. I am glad I had the opportunity to be your student. You were one of my favorite teachers in middle school. I hope you enjoy your retirement, you deserve it.

Best wishes,
Tommy Carney

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Mr. Nelson,
Our family was lucky to have both kids go through your 7th grade history class as new LJCDS students. Your gentle teaching style and humor set them both up for success in future history classes. While we are so sad to hear that you are retiring, we are happy you will have more time for family and travels. We will always remember your kindness and positive report card comments and email replies. We also liked running into you around campus and will look forward to seeing you when you visit LJCDS. Be safe and Best Wishes! Mateen, Milaad, Alaleh & Max Sheikhizadeh

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Thank you for everything Mr. Nelson! You made 7th grade such a special year for me. Your sense of humor always kept me laughing and engaged during history. My friends and I always looked forward to your class and we loved chatting with you during milk break. I will never forget all the fun memories we had during class. I miss hearing about Little Richie and all of his adventures. Your ability to adjust to all the changes at the school and still be an incredible teacher amazes me. I wish the best for you Mr. Nelson. Happy retirement!

Best,
Emily French

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Thank you Mr. Nelson for what you have done and taught me in seventh grade. I appreciate your help with projects and essays in your class. I will miss many memorable moments in your classroom and your stories about Little Richie. Thanks for everything!
Mr. Nelson-Happy retirement !

Thank you both for all you did for Patrick.

-Packy, Ed & Silvana Whelan

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I love history, I continue to read in the field almost exclusively, for leisure! Thanks for what you ahve done for my sons Liam and Finn.

Ross Allford

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I feel very fortunate to have shared the last 8 years with you at the school. Your kindness, compassion and listening skills always made my day. I will miss seeing you and sharing a precious moment with you. Thank you for being such a wonderful human being and colleague. You are so loved.
Maya Torres

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Thank you and Happy retirement Mr. Nelson

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Thank you and Happy retirement Mr. Nelson

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We wish you a well-deserved retirement and happy times with your family. Thank you so much for being the best teacher to Harry and sharing history knowledge with the LJCDS kids.

With gratitude
The Taylors

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You are a master teacher and an LJCDS legend that has inspired kids to love and appreciate history. Your kindness, goodness and wisdom have impacted generations  of students, parents, colleagues and alumni.

You have always been a part of my Country Day experience and I am so grateful for the years I was lucky enough to have you as "the teacher next door".

We will miss you! ! I will be ready to throw the doors open whenever you decide to come visit.

Dutch and I wish you a wonderful second chapter in retirement. You will always be a treasured part of my Torrey Story.

With love and gratitude,
Susie

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Happy Retirement Mr Nelson! You will be missed!

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Happy Retirement Mr Nelson! You will be missed!

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Dear Mr Nelson, Thank you for being such a great mentor and teacher and for all your efforts. We hope you will enjoy your retirement, you will be missed. We wish you all the best Mr Nelson.
Ebba, Anna & Anders Gratte

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Dear Mr. Nelson,
Thank you so much for always motivating us to think deeply and to do our best. I am so grateful to have been your student, and I especially enjoyed all the debates that you challenged us to do. I will miss being in your class and seeing you at school, but I wish you much happiness in retirement and many adventures ahead.
With all good wishes,
Emma Kaiser
P.S. (from Cecilia and Hanno) Thank you for inspiring so many enriching dinner table conversations throughout this year and for encouraging Emma to consider different perspectives on every issue. We wish you all the best, Mr. Nelson!

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Dear Mr. Nelson,

Thank you so much for everything your have done this year. You are an amazing teacher! Thank your for helping me with research and finding topics for essays.  I hope you stay healthy and happy. Thank you so much for teaching me, I learned so much from you. Again thank you so much!

From, Gabby Césaire

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Dear Richard (Mr. Nelson) -
Our family will miss you dearly on campus. Thank you for being part of Marcus’s 7th grade year and for your friendship with our family all these years. Enjoy your retirement!
Cheers,
Nate, Pia, Marcus, Mia and Isaac

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Dear Mr. Nelson,
Thank you for being a great teacher! It was great to have you teach as a history teacher with 3 of our kids. We wish you well and will miss you.
From, Isa, Jp, Juan Ignacio, Juan and Arlette Cabanas

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Thank you so very much for your guidance this year, your humor, your caring and your patience. It was a pleasure being in your class and getting to know you.  You have been so understanding and gone out of your way to be helpful. When I become an adult and look back at who has made a difference in my life, you will be one of those people. You will be deeply missed at LJCSD.
Love,
Cassie Bell and family

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Dear Mr. Nelson,

Thank you for sharing your patience and enthusiasm for teaching with Alex. He has truly enjoyed history this year and especially loved developing his debate on Greatness.  Wishing you many years of happiness and health during your well-deserved retirement.  You will be missed.

All the best,

Alex Poon and Family

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Dear Mr. Nelson,
Thank you for teaching me and my sister (Alex, class of 2018) in 7th grade history. We enjoyed your inclusive and special teaching method and your sense of humor. This made the class an amazing time and I will never forget it.
Happy Retirement,
Aiden Bleakley

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Mr. Nelson, You have always been such a kind teacher to me and everyone else! Thank you for all of the effort you put into our classes, it really means a lot. I wish you all the best & happy retirement! We'll miss you! Sophie Kelvin

Thank you Mr. Nelson for your guidance of the many bright young minds that you've taught throughout the years at LJCD. They are all the better for knowing & learning from you. Best to you and your family. ~Jolie Michelle

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Happy Retirement, Mr. Nelson! We'll miss you!

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Happy Retirement, Mr. Nelson! We'll miss you!

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Sophia learned so much from your class last year, not just about history, but how to discuss subjects respectfully with her peers and advocate for her position.  We wish you health and happiness in the years to come!  Come back and see us when you can!
Thank you!
The DeJarnette Family
(Angie, Tom, Sophia and Jack)

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You're the Best Mr. Nelson! Happy Retirement and Thank you for all you've done at LJCDS!

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You're the Best Mr. Nelson! Happy Retirement and Thank you for all you've done at LJCDS!

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One of our all time favorite history teachers! We wish you well and hope you enjoy your retirement!

All the best,
The Laws Family (Isabella, Samantha, Gina & Daryl)

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This is Destiny first year in LJCDS and she had a rough start in the beginnin  due to a different environment, you made learning so much easier and fun for her. Thank you so much for all you do. You're one of her favorite teachers! May you have a wonderful and restful retirement. Happy Retirement.
Respectfully,
James & Kathy Walker
(Destiny Walker parents)

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Thank you for sharing your joy of History with Gavin this year.

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Thank you for sharing your joy of History with Gavin this year.

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We hope you are able to relax, enjoy some quiet time, and make the best of a well-deserved retirement. Wishing you health and happiness!
With gratitude,
Jenna & Jamie Stein