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Good morning Dr. Wally, I am beyond appreciative of the time and effort you have put into our course. Not only that, you have shown such great kindness and poise in our sessions. I am so grateful that you taught EDL 629 during my last semester of my Masters. I wish I was able to take further courses with you as I hope to gain my PHD in the next few years but am honored to have this class with you. It is clear that you have impacted so many in such a positive manner and I am sure the list of individuals that accredit you is endless. Thank you for all that you do and have done. I hope for nothing but positivity and relaxation in your coming time off. -Jolynne Voorhees-Magana

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I greatly appreciate the patience, understanding and kindness you gave to me this semester. I am honored to have gotten the chance to learn from you. Thank you for all the many good things you have contributed to education in Arizona. Arizona, and all of us, are better because of the generosity and care you have given to so many students and educators. I wish you much joy and many blessings, on your retirement. -Casey Hoyack

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Thank you for taking the time to share this being your last class with us. I appreciate the words of wisdom that you have given us. You are inspiring and I feel that you have so much to give your positivity is just such a blessing to me. I will forever remember you and your encouraging words. Thank you for all that you have done and brought to the Education profession. You are truly a light in this profession. Enjoy your retirement and your grandkids. Have fun you and your wife as you all travel the world. Stay safe and take care. Many Blessings to you.
DeKenda Jimerson

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I am sincerely grateful to have had you as my professor for this class.  It has been an honor listening to your motivating stories and abundance of wisdom.  I am only sorry I did not have you as my professor for more classes. Your calming presence made Tuesday nights something to look forward to. It is quite clear you have had a lasting impact on so many lives - what a great legacy! There will be an addition to my interview questions --"If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?" :) I wish you the very best in your adventures during retirement!
Denise Holmes

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Dr. Wally,
I’ve met a ton of people in my travels and have no doubt that I will meet many more in the journey to come. Everyone has a unique story and it has been a pleasure to be part of their stories and they a part of mine.   Once in a great while, I meet someone who truly inspires me or gives me something memorable to carry as I go through my life.  Imagine my surprise when we spoke and I found our lives to be reflections of each other’s, simply at different positions along the road.  Your passion for education and leadership is clear. Your candidness, kindness, and guidance are beyond appreciated, especially in a world that increasingly offers less and less of those qualities. I can tell that the lessons you taught live on in others – they certainly will live on in me.  I am both honored and humbled to have worked with such a stalwart educator. I wish you the best and many more adventures to come as you move from this part of your life to the next.
– Jason Pilarski

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It is not very often that you mention the name of a person and LITERALLY anyone who has taken your class says how much they love, value and are thankful for their time with you. However, it is easy to see why they all feel this way. Your genuine kindness and warmth make your students not only feel capable, but confident that they can and will do great things. Your wisdom and life advice is invaluable, and it is something I will not take for granted. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from you and gotten to enjoy your welcoming smile. Your contributions to the world of education will be felt for many years to come. I wish the happiest of times in "retirement", even though we all know someone like you won't be able to slow down. Blessings to you and your family and wish you all the best! - Luke DeLong

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I feel privileged and honored to have had the opportunity of getting to know you, Dr. Delecki. Not only have you been there to support our class with content, but you have gone above and beyond to ensure that we are successful leaders as people. You have provided us with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students through the wisdom and experiences that you have shared. I'm truly grateful to you and wish you a wonderful retirement in your golden years.
-Melissa Dianda

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Your kindness, patience, and support is unmatched! I am grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from/alongside of you throughout this class. My only wish is that I had met you sooner and was able to have you as my teacher again. I appreciate the wisdom you have instilled and the encouraging words you have spoken to me. Your positivity and expectations are missing in many of the leaders I meet. Thank you for introducing us to your former students, it is easy to see the impact you have left on their lives. I wish you the best of luck in your retirement!

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Thank you Dr. Wally for all the extra time and help! 😁
I appreciate it!
Enjoy your Retirement! 🍾🎈
Sherry Erling

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Dr. Delecki
It has been a privilege and an honor to have encountered your wisdom through my educational path. Your knowledge, experience, humor, and wisdom is something I will forever be greatful to have experienced. I can only hope to encompass a little bit of your excellence one day. Thank you for your contribution to present, past, and  future leaders. Enjoy your retirement and I wish you the best on your next journey.
Cayla Aragon

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The kindness, patience, and understanding that you have shown me in the last few weeks have made a world of difference! I don't think that I would have been able to grow professionally and personally without your wisdom and guidance. The passion that you have for the profession that we are in shines through in every conversation that we have. I will miss the Tuesday night classes because it has been what I look forward to in my busy life. I am so honored to have been a part of your last class. Best wishes for your retirement! Thank you so much Wally!!
-Yolanda Jones

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Thank you so much for all you have done for me as I embark on my administrative journey! When we originally learned that our Principalship course would be online, I wasn't sure how we'd learn as much as in-person students. I can safely say I have learned more in our eight weeks together than most other courses I've taken in my life. Not only did you share your wealth of knowledge on leadership, but there wasn't a Tuesday evening when I logged off before gaining insight on life as well. One of my favorite quotes from you was, "When people share their time with you, they share a part of their life." I will be forever grateful for the part of your life you shared with me.

With deep appreciation,
Brittany Scheer

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It is truly a privilege to know that I was apart of your very last class.  Thank you for being so understand by always making sure that we did not feel so stressed about our assignments.  Please enjoy your retirement, it is definitely well earned.  As a student who grew up in this great state of ours, I thank you for everything that you have contributed towards education in order to ensure that ALL students receive the education they so rightfully deserve.  Many blessing to you and your family.

- Ramon Lopez