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Happy School Leader Appreciation Week! Sending you all lots of love!

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Happy School Leader Appreciation Week! Sending you all lots of love!

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Shana: I'm really looking forward to working more with you and your team in the coming months as we support FOL III together! Thank you so much for all that you do for college and career readiness at UPHS. Warmly, Tara Lim

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Don!!!! Working with you has been pure awesome sauce lol. I have watched you grow so much since your first year and you are consistently looking for ways to continue growing. You work tremendously hard all in the name of providing a safe space for kids to learn! I appreciate you!!! You are a real one, for sure!

- your homie, Amanda Donaldson

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To the entire LT at UP-

Shout out to each and every one of you for going ABOVE and BEYOND your duties everyday. The students, families and staff have all benefited from your leadership, expertise, compassion and time. I'm incredibly grateful to work with UP & I want to shout from the rooftops how awesome you all are.

Best,
Olabisi (TSS Director)

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Don: It has been awesome to get to know you and work with you this year. You clearly bring so much to the table to help support student learning and growth in literature, and your commitment is so evident. Thank you for everything you do to support the UPHS lit team. I look forward to more collaboration this Spring! Warmly, Nicole

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Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you do! Our kids are so lucky to have you - you bring so much to our AF community. I'm so excited to continue learning from you and collaborate more in the future.
- Ashlyn

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Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the work that you do! We are so lucky to have you in the AF community and our kids will never forget the work that you are putting in to give them a solid high school experience. I look forward to collaborating with you more in the future! :)
- Ashlyn

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Erik -

Thank you for being such a gem of a dean; you are a real treasure. The way you build community with your team of writing teachers is unmatched. You set a foundation for purposeful and self driven learning that helps make your writing team really special. We appreciate getting to collaborate with you and learn from the approach you take to coaching, and your humor isn't bad either... Thanks for being such a treasure.

Ryan & Erin

P.S. The pirate theme is from Ryan. He saw that one picture of you next to that pirate at AP training 6 years ago and now you exist in his memory palace as a pirate fanatic. You're welcome.

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The job of a principal this year has been one of the hardest jobs I can imagine.  There are really no words to fully describe everything that you have had to manage and lead through on the daily.  Society has asked you to make school happen regardless of whether the people you need, the structures you need, or the tools you need are there.  And yet, you have led.  You have balanced creative solutions and grit to keep safety and care for the whole person and the opportunity for in-person learning to happen all front and center.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you.  We (AF and society at large) cannot thank you enough for all you have done and all of you have given this year.
- Michael D

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Katie!

Where do I begin? You embody everything a leader is supposed to be. Brilliant, driven, compassionate, kind and understanding. Your bar of excellence is extremely high and it's seen through the people you coach and students you teach. You lead with so much wisdom that everyone around you has no choice but to follow! I learn so much from you and admire you so much! YOU ARE APPRECIATED! Thank you for being incredible!

-Olabisi

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I am SOOOO excited for you to be venturing into formal leadership. I say "formal" because you have been leading our Chemistry teachers in ways that have insurmountable impact on ALL of our students!!!

Thank you for being so gracious and true! You really inspire me.

Thank you.

Alexis

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"Shana walking in to talk to a Dean of Admissions to make sure her students are taken care of"

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Shana - While I know we've known each other and worked together for some time, I have a new, deepened appreciation and awe not only for who you are as a leader, but who you are as a person. You have an unwavering belief in possibility for young people and adults. It is such a tremendous quality that has a positive ripple effect on anyone you come in contact with. And the first year in any new role, is always something. You have met challenges and obstacles time and time again and even in the face of those challenges, you maintain that possibility. It's really incredible to witness. THank you for all that you do that's visible and invisible to support students and families. Thank you for all that you've done to continue to build your team and align them to the next chapter of work for Team C&C. Thank you for being the leader you are! We are lucky to have you. -With love and gratitude, Amy C

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The Michelle Obama clap is not enough to express the level of appreciation I have for you and your leadership. Jason,  you are doing it!  This year has not been short of challenges yet your strong leadership of your team and school has remained a constant.  You lead with optimism and faith in team.  You put kids' and their needs first, always.  You move in partnership.  You are visible and available.  You're a strategic thinker and a problem-solver.  You are always open to learning and growing and finding a third-way.  You show deep and genuine care.  You bring your full self to the work and create safe spaces for folks to bring their full authentic selves.  You are thoughtful and kind.  You are the principal your team and students deserve!  I've enjoyed working alongside you as continue to grow in your leadership and kick this job's tailfeathers!  Being a part of the UP team and having you as a partner have truly been some of the highlights of my RS role.  Thank you for all you do!!!
love, love, love you, Charmayne

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Team LT, thank you for all you collectively do for our kids, families and staff.  UP is such a great place for kids and that's because of EVERYTHING you all pour in.  FROM:
-Jason's clear vision, consistency, and care
-Christine's Ops magic ensuring the train is always on the track and the path is clear for folks to do their best work
-Don's omnipresence -- he's EVERYWHERE all the time doing all the things
-Corina's passion for a well-rounded student experience that includes a high bar for learning (Ok Chem!) and exploring kids' passions, interests, and self
-Katie's support for ALL kids and ensuring we've stepped our game alllllllll the way up with reading intervention and more
-Erik's seek to understand orientation, ensuring folks are both heard and pushed to be their best selves
-Shana's relentlessness with ensuring our kids' are supported on their chosen path to college and career
-Ben's model of growth mindset -- always open and willing to learn more to push his practice and coaches
-Dwayne's high bar for the arts and wellness ensuring our kids are able to explore different interests and passions
-Reka's consistent and supportive coaching, follow up and thought partnership with coachees
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EVERYTHING you all do to ensure that our kids are able to be their best selves and do their best work.
With much love and appreciation,
Charmayne

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Oh Ben! Where do I begin on how much we appreciate your leadership? First of all, taking on a new leadership role in these circumstances is a monumental feat. Yet, you model the vulnerability and passion necessary to understand your strengths and areas of growth, and are not afraid to ask for help. That is such an important quality that will continue to take your leadership to even greater heights. I look forward to continuing to getting to know you in this journey! With much love, Rodolpho

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Thank you to all of the amazing leaders at UPHS who serve our students and community every day. Your jobs are both challenging, and incredibly impactful. In what may be the most challenging year in education yet, you continue to provide support for others while still maintaining  unwavering commitment to the development of your teachers and the success of your students. Thank you for all you do.

Best,

Angela

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We appreciate all you do in support of our scholars and families!

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We appreciate all you do in support of our scholars and families!