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Congratulations on your retirement! You will be missed at BT! -The Stack Family

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An educator’s life is rooted in the past and present—drawing on experience, shaping young minds, and quietly building the future one student at a time.

As you step into retirement, that same sense of purpose can transform into something more personal: a mindful appreciation of each day, each moment, and the space you’ve so richly earned.

May this new chapter offer you the opportunity to enjoy life with the same depth, intention, and wisdom you’ve given to others for so many years.

With appreciation

The Chaara Family

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Mr. Harrell,

Thank you for everything these past five years. Our entire time at BT has been marked by your friendly smile and patient guidance. Thank you for being an amazing example of wisdom and character for Marcel. We will miss you, and we wish you all the best!

The Banks Family

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Dear Mr. Harrell,

We've been blessed to have you as part of the Primmer family's BT experience for 13 years now in some capacity or another. You are a thoughtful leader and a compassionate educator. Your positivity and kindness will be missed by the families who have been lucky to know you. We wish you a joyful, relaxing retirement, full of the things you love to do, as well as new adventures and interests!

Gina Malloy, Jon & Dori Primmer

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We hope you enjoy your retirement so much. You always have the biggest smile on your face and a happy demeanor. Thank you for explaining the Robotics tournaments to me. I knew NOTHING. Have fun deciding what YOU want to do every day!!!! We will miss you. 

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Time for your victory lap, Bill. Well deserved.

You will be greatly missed.

Etherton-Rochling Family

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We have known you for many years and could always count on you to have a big smile on your face and you were always so kind to parents/students. We appreciate you.

Congratulations!

The McElderry Family

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Bill,

I am glad that I was able to be a part of your career both at the start of your years at BT and again at the end. Your passion for students and the lightheartedness you bring to situations that can otherwise be tense has been appreciated. We wish you all the best in your new adventures in retirement. I am sure you will find fun in all you do.

The Bradford Family

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Bill,

May you be blessed with many scuba diving adventures, evenings by the fire, and time with your family making spectacular memories. I wish you the very best!

Jenna

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We wish you a very happy retirement!

The Buchanan Family

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Thank you for all that you have done for us! Middle school would not have been survived without your compassion, assistance, and knowledge. We appreciate everything that you have done for our family. Hope you enjoy this wonderful next chapter of life and have fun!

Congrats!

The Hessman Family

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Dear Bill,

Thank you for your time and efforts dedicated to the children of Brownell Talbot. Your contributions are truly invaluable.

I hope to maintain our friendship and interactions and potentially join you on some of your diving excursions.

Congratulations on your retirement!

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Thank you for everything

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Mr. Harrell, you helped Charlie navigate some difficulties in middle school with positive leadership and kindness. Your dad jokes saved the day many times! We will miss you. Congratulations and please tell Mr. Finn thank you for us as well!

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Mr. Harrell,

Thank you for knowing every student’s name, for every pep talk, all the morning greetings, and for helping to make Brownell Talbot feel like a real community. Our children are better for having had you in their corner!

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Wishing you well on your retirement!

Kari

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Bill,

Happy Retirement! Best wishes on your next adventures. We’ll miss you at BT.

Patrick, Alicia, and Gracie McMahon

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Wishing you a wonderful retirement! It was a pleasure to know you and to have you as a roll model and leader to these students, Thank you for being you!

The Thompson Family

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Bill, thank you for your leadership and enriching the lives of my children. You hold a very special place in our hearts. Enjoy retirement! - Angie, Jake, and Georgia Drew

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Mr. Harrell,

Congratulations on your retirement! When I came to BT you were so welcoming & I will never forget that! Your school spirit has always been inspiring and it’s always been evident how much you love BT & its community. Thank you for all you’ve done!

Love,

Shelby Gibbins (class of 2017)

PS sorry for all the times I was out of uniform

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Bill, We are so thankful to have you at BT to help guide all five of our kids through the many years. You have always been so supportive of this military family, and we are blessed by that. Your retirement is well deserved. Enjoy and take life to a new level.

Well Done! Bravo Zulu!

CDR Tim Fowler USN Ret.

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There's no one who made "jumping into middle school" as fun or exciting as you! Here's to you as you jump into retirement and new adventures. I will miss you on campus, but can't wait to hear more about all your beach trips! - Natalie Simms

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Bill,

You have been, and continue to be, a great role model for me to look to. I am so thankful to have been a student at BT during your time there. The genuine care you have for your students, even after they graduate, does not go unnoticed. So many positive things have happened at BT under your leadership and guidance. Congratulations on your retirement, my friend! Please stay in touch!

- JB Davis

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Bill, your smile, positive attitude, funny jokes, and familiar face around campus will be deeply missed. I am also incredibly happy and excited for your next adventure. I know you will continue to make people laugh, smile, and feel welcomed wherever you go. You will be missed more than you know!

Tami Petrulis

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For all of the things you have done for so many young humans and teachers, thank you. We are so grateful for the impact you have had on our world and making it better because you were present.

Thank you for your support and guidance. Thank you for sharing Flynn with us as well.

May your new adventures be filled with wonder and joy.

Jennifer Morgan

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Mr. Harrell,

Thank you for always supporting the Knudson’s. Millie and Landes are lucky to have had you as their middle school leader. You have always made time for us, whether we are talking sports or Hawaii, or directing cars and telling dad jokes! Thanks for always having a smile on your face.

Much Aloha,

J.D., Jess, Millie and Landes

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Thank you and Best wishes

Dear Mr. Harrell,

As a parent of a class of 2019, I have known you as a very active head of upper school. You were always helpful, cheerful, and kind. You looked after the safety, and well-being of the entire BT student community. Thank you and wish you the very best for the next chapter.

Suseela Sarasamma

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Thank you for being there for Stacy's brother Dylan, and thank you for being there for Greyson. Father figures are important for young men, and you certainly set a fine example of tough/compassionate, a hard balance to achieve. Best of luck in your future endeavors! Keith and Stacy

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Dear Mr Harrell,

Thank you for your commitment to the students of BT! It was always a pleasure to see your cheerful face. Thank you for all of your service. Enjoy retirement !

John, Terri, Andrew and Annakate Foley

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Thank you for always being the friendly face saying good morning to the kids at drop off. As a new family, we really appreciated the warm welcome and friendly hello! Family of Lincoln Forristall

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Congratulations on your retirement Bill. You left a legacy and will be missed by all. We want to thank you, especially for your kindness to us during our son Chad's time at BT.

Sandy and Todd

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We didn't get the chance to know you well, as our son is only in 2nd grade, but we wanted to say thank you and wish you the very best in retirement.

Reading that you started the House System at BT made us realize how much of an impact you've had on the school community. It’s one of the things we think is especially unique and meaningful about BT, not only how it gives the Upper School a sense of identity and belonging, but also how each house adopts Lower School classes, helping connect students across ages while building confidence, character, and community.

You always greeted us with such a warm smile whenever we saw you on campus, and that kindness will definitely be missed.

Wishing you a wonderful and well-deserved retirement!