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We are truly so grateful for all the love, patience, encouragement, and laughter you brought to Alston’s year. Thank you for caring so deeply about each child, for always making Alston feel safe, understood, and supported, and for creating so many happy memories that our family will treasure for years to come!

With heartfelt appreciation,

Alston's family

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Thank you so much for taking such good care of the children and for your prompt daily communication, especially in cases of injury. We truly appreciate the peace of mind you give us.Thank you also for looking after Shumgei when his pick-up was late.

Thanks to you, Shumpei is spending each day safely and happily!

Warm regards,

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Thank you for bringing your diverse and extensive experience and wisdom to build such a strong and wonderful team of staff and teachers at the ELC. We are truly grateful for the growth Shumpei has made over the past two years, and our family has enjoyed every part of our journey at the school.

We deeply appreciate the supportive and inspiring environment you have created, and the positive impact it has had on our family. We truly admire your dedication and leadership.

Warm regards,

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Dear Teacher Carol,

Thank you for the warmth and positivity you bring to the Strong Excited Dolphins！Your encouragement has helped Shumpei express himself more freely and joyfully, especially through his artwork.

Thank you so much for nurturing his creativity and confidence and always making him feel supported and loved.

Warm regards,

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Thank you for being such a thoughtful and inspiring leader, supporting and challenging every child’s growth, and making Strong Excited Dolphin into a wonderful class.

Shumpei is growing in both confidence and capability under your love and guidance. He truly loves going to school and being part of the dolphins!

Warm regards,

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Your support has made a tremendous difference. We’re deeply grateful for your care and guidance, and for the positive impact you’ve had.

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Thank you for being such an inspiring teacher. This past year has been filled with meaningful learning, and we’re truly grateful for your warmth, your thought-provoking questions, and the way you encourage the students to think more deeply!

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Thank you, Teacher Kathleen & Carol, for your professionalism, patience, and thoughtful care. Howard is growing happily and confidently under your guidance.

We are also grateful to Christy for your strong leadership and for building such a warm and supportive community. The dedication of the ELC team truly makes a difference.

Best wishes.

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Thank you so much for always being such a warm, positive, and caring teacher.

Cocona truly adores you, and because of you, she loves coming to school every single day.

She feels happy, supported, and safe in your class, and we are so grateful for the thoughtful attention you give her and all the children.

Thank you for making her school life so joyful and meaningful.

Warm Wishes,

Toru and Miwako Hayasaka

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As parents, there is no greater joy than seeing our child love school. Because of you, she doesn't just attend school—she thrives there.

Your unique ability to see her for who she truly is, and to respect her autonomy, has unlocked a level of growth we hadn’t seen before. You’ve shown her that kindness is a strength and that being herself is enough. As she moves forward, she carries with her the confidence you helped build through your unwavering support and warmth.

Thank you for being the kind of teacher who changes lives by simply believing in the beauty of individuality. We are so incredibly proud that she was in your class.

With heartfelt thanks,

Chad

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We cannot express how thankful we are for you. From managing almost everything to your continued support in ASIJTV, your commitment and help are really valuable for the entire ASIJ community. You are one of the first people to come on campus and one of the last to leave. Without you, our community would not be the same. Your work really allows us to watch games, performances, events–staying connected to school–even when we physically can't be there. You're always there, and someone we can always count on. Thank you so much for everything. We are truly grateful.

– H.S., H. K., K. B., A. S.

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It always seems like nothing is too difficult for you to handle. Coordinating extracurricular activities for hundreds of students three times a year is an incredible task, and you do it so smoothly and successfully.

We are especially amazed by how you remember so many students and families—it truly speaks to your dedication and care. Your warmth, kindness, and willingness to help never go unnoticed.

Thank you for everything you do to support the students and families in the ES office. We are very grateful.

Warm regards,

George Wang's family

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Dear Mr. Dave, Ms. Sakagawa, Ms. Power, Ms. Davis, Ms. Markovich, and Ms. Faulk,

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Dear Mr. Dave, Ms. Sakagawa, Ms. Power, Ms. Davis, Ms. Markovich, and Ms. Faulk,

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As George completes this chapter and prepares for middle school, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to each of you for your guidance and support over the past six years. Your dedication, patience, and encouragement have made a lasting impact on his learning and growth.

Each of you has played an important role in shaping his experience, helping him build confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning. We are truly grateful for the care and commitment you have shown him along the way.

Thank you again for everything you have done for George.

Warm regards,

George Wang's family

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Riding the school bus to and from school each day has been such an important part of George's school life. We truly appreciate all the work you do to keep the buses running smoothly and to make sure every student is safe, cared for, and well supervised.

Over the past six years, George has learned a lot from his daily bus rides and has always felt comfortable and supported. That experience means more than we can easily put into words.

Thank you for your continued support, dedication, and care for all the students.

Warm regards,
George Wang's family

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As George prepares to move on to middle school, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to both of you. Since kindergarten, he has been fortunate to have you by his side, guiding and supporting him without interruption. Your dedication, patience, and care have played a significant role in his growth, not only academically but also personally.

We truly appreciate the warmth and encouragement you have consistently given him over the years. Having both of you as teachers has been a wonderful and unique blessing for George, and we are deeply thankful for everything you have done.

With sincere thanks and best wishes,
George Wang's family

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It’s honestly been so much fun working with the middle school team over the past two years. Every time I stepped into a classroom, I learned something new. I’m really grateful to all the teachers I subbed for, and to the partner teachers who were always so welcoming and supportive.

You’ve created such a positive, collaborative environment, and it truly made this experience special for me. I’ve enjoyed every bit of it.

As our family gets ready to move back to the U.S., I just want to say thank you. I’m going to miss being part of this community. Wishing everyone all the best, and I really hope one day we’ll be back at ASIJ and I can be part of the team again.

Sana Rutan

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You have a truly big heart for the kids, and we appreciate how much you approach discipline with genuine compassion. We value your partnership and support and we know you all do so much to make learning meaningful and fun for all ES kids. We love how much Bo always thinks of you both when we have treats to share... It only goes to show how present you both are in his eyes, and how he appreciates you both for being there and being amazing at what you do. Thank you!

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To Ms. Llamzon, Mr. Russell, and Ms. Kelli,

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We can't thank you enough for coming together as a solid, caring, and empathetic tribe for Bo. He has grown so much from your incredible guidance, expertise, and support. We appreciate how much you invest in building and keeping a relationship with him, seeing him for his strengths and weaknesses, and giving him multiple chances to learn, grow, and do better. Thank you so much!

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Dear Carol, I am so grateful to work with you this year. I love all your great ideas and the laughs we share. We make a great team!

Love, Teacher Kathleen

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We are very grateful that you respect our child’s pace. Thanks to you, he has developed his artistic aspirations! He loves to draw every detail.

Rika, Moto (Eito’37)

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We are very happy to express our gratitude to the ASIJ community.

Our family truly enjoyed the musical performance, and we were deeply impressed by the students. This year, both of our children were also fortunate to be selected for the Talent Spotlight, and we feel very touched by how much the school and parents support each child’s interests and strengths.

Our children love their classes this year—just like last year—and we sincerely appreciate the care and dedication of the teachers.

Our daughter especially enjoyed her Lake Sai field trip and she is very looking forward to Hakuba trip next academic year.

Yan Dai and Hailin Li

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Thank you for helping to make math fun! We love your review videos and the fun sound effects, guitar playing, and cute dog appearances. Your "always start with the ones" song is a constant refrain in our house and helps makes math review a bit more enjoyable :) Thank you. -- Nikki

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Thank you so much for all the beautiful energy and words you send our kids' way! Thanks to you they learn to be more compassionate, they learn to care and they know exactly what to do to make the world nice around them! Indre

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Thank you for fun Mondays.

I am really enjoying it.

Rika

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Thank you very much for being our librarian! Eito seems to have grown to love books. It makes us very happy to see him engrossed in reading.

Moto, Rika (Eito’37)

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Thank you Teacher Christy, Teacher Shinobu, all the office staff, car-line teachers and a security man for always being there for kids with a big smile. Our boys can go to school every day feeling safe. Teacher Wendy and Teacher Matt, thank you for watching Thomas carefully and understanding him. Teacher Natalie and Teacher Saho, thank you for letting Hugo be himself. Teacher Alicia, the boys love your music class and library day. We really appreciate you all! - Takagi family

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Thank you for your love you put into teaching. We are so grateful for the kindness, encouragement and quality communication. Your passion is inspiring! Eito is lucky to have you as teachers.

Rika and Moto (Eito’37)

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先生がいつも熱心に指導してくださること、息子がいつも感謝の気持ちで一杯です。論文を提出する度に、「うわー、また先生こんなにたくさんの建設的なフィードバックくれた、すごい！」と感動しています。お陰様で日本語力がついてきていることも日々実感できているようです。ありがとうございます！！

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いつも丁寧にご指導いただきありがとうございます！娘は、特に作文が自分の学びに役立っていると実感しています。また、漢字ミッションで漢字の効果的な学び方を教えて頂き、とても感謝しています。

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Applause to you for all the applause you give our kids. Thank you for being such a joyful and encouraging spirit. You take the time to see and hear our kids and value them individually for their efforts. This means so much to us. Thank you! Grace

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Thank you for your genuine support and encouragement. Whether in the classroom or on the field, you are always rooting for our kids. I see you helping set up chairs at an Orchestra performance, and then I see you sacrifice your Saturdays for all day T/F meets, and then I see you excitedly teach Biology in a way that excites the kids, and I wish all teachers could be like you. You will forever be a part of my kids HS journey's. Thank you. Grace

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Thank you for being our children's number one supporter and fan. You have a way of highlighting their joy as they pursue their activity/sport and it's such a gift to our community. How are you able to be everywhere at once? You are the true MVP. We are so grateful for you. Grace

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Thank you so much for everything you all do to keep our school running smoothly. You take care of everyone and every detail every single day and I am grateful for your support.

-Magan

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Thank you for giving your time so generously. Through choir, you’ve shown not just your class but the entire ASIJ community the joy of singing and the happiness of coming together as one. Thank you so much!

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Just knowing you’re there gives us peace of mind. Thank you so much!

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メンテナンススタッフの皆様へ

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メンテナンススタッフの皆様へ

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危険を伴う力仕事や、暑い日・寒い日の屋外作業など、日々のご尽力に心より感謝いたします。これからもお怪我などに気をつけて、引き続きご活躍ください。

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カフェテリアスタッフの皆さまへ

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カフェテリアスタッフの皆さまへ

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いつも多くの注文や配膳を手際よくこなしてくださり、ありがとうございます。好き嫌いや量の調整など、細やかなご要望にも丁寧に対応していただき、心より感謝しております。美味しいランチをいつも楽しみにしています。

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Thank you as always for providing the swimming sessions during childcare. We truly appreciate your support and flexibility—it means a lot to us.

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Thank you as always for providing childcare. Thanks to you, the children are able to spend their time safely and happily, and we parents feel at ease leaving them in your care. We truly appreciate it.

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I’m so grateful to have you as a teaching partner. We have really found our rhythm this year and I appreciate all your hard work and great ideas. We make a great team!

~Kate

ELC Nursery

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Thank you for making ASIJ such a great school! Our families are lucky to have you! We are so grateful for your efforts, thoughtfulness and energy that you put in everyday!

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You're a cornerstone of ASIJ and a wonderful teacher. Thanks for being such a great one!

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Every morning, seeing Christy, the office staff, and security greeting the children fills us with energy. As a new ASIJ family, we’ve seen real growth in our twin girls.

Thank you to Natalie and Saho for helping Yule find her voice, and to Kate and Masami for supporting Keyuan in becoming more confident and open.

We are truly grateful.♥️♥️♥️

Feng’s family

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Thank you to the security guards for always creating such a welcoming and kind environment! I really appreciate the energy and intentionality you feel from the minute you step onto campus.

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Thank you for your wonderful partnership and for being such a great ally for our son, Bo. We appreciate all the hard work, dedication, and patience you give every day, and we're so grateful that you hold kids accountable while showing you care. Thank you! -Willeys

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We can't thank you enough for your incredible empathy, guidance, care, and mentorship for our son, Bo. First grade with you has been so special, and we feel and see how much gentle care (and humor) you put into fostering such a trusting relationship with your littles, including ours. Thank you for all that you tirelessly do to look after Bo and all of 1-Mi's well-being, helping them all to be curious, kind, helpful, and proud of what they can do. Thank you for celebrating successes with us, and being a one-of-a-kind partner when we need solutions. We will always be extremely grateful for all that you have done and continue to do for our son. We know much of the hard work teachers do is unseen, but they're definitely felt and cherished. Thank you! -Willeys

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you make our experience at this school super special! Having the kids play competitive sports is such a discovery for our family as they never had a chance to do it before. They grow as athletes and become stronger as people and for us, parents, to be able to observe that at every match is a blessing! And yes, we are losing a couple of years at every match :)) Thank you for making all this possible! Family of Abukeviciute girls

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If there's any door that we are always happy to open, it's yours! Thank you for being there for our kids, for making sure they are cared for and for dealing with all of our parental requests (sometimes really strange!), always with a smile! Have a greatest day and a great month!

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Thank you for taking good care of my son (ha ha)! Hope he is contributing in a meaningful way ;) No but seriously, thank you for the many detailed work that goes on behind the scenes. We appreciate you all!

Lalaka

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To the Entire ASIJ Leadership,Faculty and Staff

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To the Entire ASIJ Leadership,Faculty and Staff

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We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible ASIJ Leadership Team,Brilliant faculty and entire ASIJ Staff at the school in every department for the care, guidance and dedication you have shown my son since he first joined at the start of Middle School. Over the past seven years your support and mentorship have played an important role in shaping him into the confident a young man he is today. We are truly grateful for the positive impact you had on his growth, both academically and personally. As he graduates he leaves with a heartful of gratitude and precious memories which will stay with him always .

Thank you so much!

Preeti and Vivek Kothari

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I'm very grateful for the work you do to inspire my child and make music fun for all of the elementary school students. Thank you for making music joyous! It is very clear the everyone enjoys learning from you and engaging with music in your class. Thank you so much! -Jeff

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Every time my kids (or sometimes me) take the bus, I realise it's not only the driver that I need to be grateful for keeping my kids safe, but it's also you! I can only imagine what it takes to keep the system organised, to get every bus rolling, to get every bus monitor engaged and to make sure that the bus ride is a non-issue for many of the families. Thank you!

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Thank you for opening our kid's eyes to the wider world! We feel, that through your classes they don't only get information and knowledge, they learn to think, to learn and to care! You are not only their teacher, you become their mentor and that is beyond what we could wish for!

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Having been on campus many times as a part of the PTA throughout the years, I have seen firsthand how all of the faculty and staff put so much time and effort to realize what goes on everyday in school. From the security guards, bus drivers and cleaners to the cafeteria staff and all the office staff and needless to say the faculty -- thank you so much for creating a nurturing and safe learning environment for the students as well as the community. My son will graduate this year but I am sure he will take with him all of the accomplishments and fond memories he was able to make on campus because of you all. Thank you!

Lalaka

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Thank you for making MS Modern Band enjoyable for my daughter who's never had any real musical experience. She tells me that the class is fun and engaging. She is looking forward to the concert in April!

Lalaka

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We truly appreciate the wonderful learning experience our children had at ASIJ. Thanks to the teachers and staff, who thoughtfully designed the curriculum and activities, our children were able to grow in a safe and supportive environment, where they were guided with care and discipline in the most nurturing way.

On this campus, they spent many happy, engaging, and joyful moments with their friends and trusted adults. Our family will always cherish these memories.

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I cannot thank you enough for your unwavering support for the upcoming science fair. Trying something new for the first time is never easy, and I know this project is taking a great deal of your time and energy. Thanks to you, Riku’s love for science keeps growing!!!

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Your magic is working! I used to worry that Rei didn't seem to read enough, but not any more. You have been so incredible in recommending the books that sparked her interests and were just right for her level one after another. She is actually looking forward to her next library day each week. Thank you so much for turning her into a book lover!!! Katsui

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Thank you for cultivating our students interest in science! You are understanding of each student's strengths/weaknesses as well as respecting their thoughts/values. Our son loves your dad jokes too!

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You should be giving us cooking lessons! And our lives at home would be dramatically improved! Thank you for making sure that lunch at school is very satisfying most of the days! And when our kids meet their friends from other schools, they always win a fight when it comes to best school food. Please keep on!

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Your every smile sent towards our kids and us inspires us to grab yet one more book and run with it to a place were we can escape this world with yet another beautifully written story. Thank you for very often being the first ones who read them and sharing with us all your recommendations. The school would not be the same without you!

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You are a magician! It is very often thanks to you that we get to experience our school theatre as a place where our kids look like real performers on stage! Thank you for every single thought, effort and action that goes into making this magic happen and for so dramatically improving the school lives of our kids.

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Thank you for an amazing basketball season! As we all know, basketball is a family venture! We are all invested in it, we all rejoice when team wins and we all grieve when it loses. Thank you for making sure that we can feel proud of our kids outside of their academics, that they get to experience the beauty of effort, sacrifice, team spirit, competition and travels as an amazing group of young mustangs! We hope the season was enjoyable to you too!

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You are an essential part of making our kids' school feel like a home! Thank you for being there for all of us everyday, for making sure that students have a proper learning environment, teachers have a great campus to work and parents have great facilities to organise community events. Thank you for your everyday at work and for every request that you made possible!

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You are such a lovely soul! We all have teachers that we will remember for the rest of our days. For our kids - you are that teacher! You've not only given them knowledge, you've given them the memory of a school that was a fun place to be, where they felt appreciated and were welcome to make all the jokes they wanted :) Thank you for this wonderful experience and for the precious forever memory!

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Thank you so much for your dedication, especially with the MUN. Even with your incredibly busy schedule, you always make time to support the students whenever they need you. I’ll never forget the powerful words of encouragement you gave Riku when he didn’t win one of his competitions. Those words meant so much to him, and they helped him keep going. Your positive influence has been just phenomenal! Katsui

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I'm so grateful for the way you carefully observe each child, find their unique strengths and motivate them with encouraging words! They feel safe and confident thanks to your attentiveness and care! Katsui

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I can't thank you enough for supporting the students on their mathematical journey with such passion and enthusiasm. Your love of mathematics is absolutely contagious!!! Katsui

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Thank you for all your hard work to create spaces where students feel celebrated for who they are! And for all the joy you bring to that work.