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It was great working with you and surviving grad school with you. Good luck in the next chapter!

Jennifer Reese

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It has been great getting to know you, Rusti! I wish you all the blessings in your retirement! ~Noelle Deckard

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Congratulations on your retirement! Your wealth of knowledge and expertise will be missed! I hope your retirement is filled with good health, laughter and happiness!

Holli Counsell

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Thank you for your mentorship and for being a collaborative thought partner throughout our time working together. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to have learned and worked alongside you. Wishing you nothing but joy and fulfillment in your well-deserved retirement! Congratulations -you will be missed! - Marc

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Rusti it has been great working with you! You are so knowledgeable, and have been a great support for many students, families, and AEA staff!! Best Wishes for what every you do next:) Kristy Williamson

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Thanks for being you : ) Wishing you nothing but the very best of health and happiness in your well-deserved retirement.

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Thanks for being you : ). Wishing you nothing but the very best of health and happiness in your well-deserved retirement. Karl Kurt

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Rusti,

Words cannot express how much I will miss you. You have been a constant in my life (both at work and talking wrestling :)). I have learned so much from you over the last few years. Thank you for being an amazing friend and co-worker. I wish you all the best and hope we find ourselves at a couple of the same wrestling tournaments next year!

Beth

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Words are not enough to describe how much I appreciate all your support, advice, and encouragement. You are a phenomenal support for students and staff. I hope you enjoy retirement!!

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My time at CRAEA has been wonderfully shaped by learning from you and working alongside you, and I feel so lucky to consider you as a leader, a colleague, and a friend. So many children, teachers, and educators have been impacted by your amazing work, and you leave quite an incredible legacy in education! - Shannon

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Whoop whoop! You did it! Congratulations and I'll miss your behavior expertise! You've always been so approachable and easy to talk to, thank you for that! Enjoy your retirement!

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Enjoy this next chapter, Rusti!

Beth Strike

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Happy Retirement!!

Thank you for sharing your expertise over the years! Enjoy the next chapter!!

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Thank you so much for all of your help at the start of this year. You have made such an impact on others and I hope you have lots fond memories to look back on :)

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Congratulations on your retirement, Rusti! Enjoy your time with family, friends, and camping! I'll look for you at the Farmer's Market and El Camino! :-)

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Congratulations on your retirement! You will surely be missed by all!

Mary Beth

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Congratulations on your retirement.  You will love it!  Sherry Millang

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Congratulations on your retirement.  You will love it!  Sherry Millang

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Rusti,

I am not sure I know anyone who believes this more! Thanks for always being a thought partner and for your insight. I hope you enjoy retirement and hope to run into you again! Marie

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Thank you for everything you've done for kids, families, teachers, LEA staff members, and AEA staff members. You've influenced so many lives over the last 30 years and you will be greatly missed! Enjoy your next chapter!

-Lacey Brakebill

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It has been a pleasure working with you both as a teacher and as a colleague. Cheers to a happy and healthy retirement!

Peter Breit

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Thank you for all you've done for the agency over the years. Enjoy your retirement!

Elizabeth Luttrell

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Congrats, Rusti!! You've been such a great support & I have loved being able to work with you! I hope you enjoy a well deserved retirement :)

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Congratulations Rusti!!! Wow - how can we be at the end of our careers?? Just a few more years for me! I remember when I started back in 1998... you were a stellar special ed teacher at Longfellow and before I came you had been in charge of updating the speech goals!! :) I wish that were still "a thing!" You gave me so much encouragement and guidance... and little did I know we would become co-workers for the next 27 years! I enjoyed our time on the leadership team too - however, I felt like you always knew a lot more than me!!! Rusti, it has been a pleasure working alongside you all these years. I wish you the best in your retirement and hope you find happiness in this next chapter! Thank you for your guidance and expertise through the years!! Susie Sigwarth

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You have been an amazing leader in CRAEA, and I feel such gratitude for your willingness to step forward and be the positive change we want to see in our schools and in our organization. Your expertise and heart will be missed, Rusti. Thanks for all you have given and will continue to contribute to the world in new ways!

All the best!

Leslie Moore

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I have learned so much from over the years Rusti! Thank you for being such a good leader and colleague. Your expertise will be missed.

Sarah Downey

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Congratulations, Rusti, on your 22 years of service! I wish you all the best in this next chapter of life.

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Congratulations, Rusti!

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It’s been a joy working alongside you. Your wisdom, kindness, and commitment to students have made a lasting impression. Wishing you relaxing mornings, new adventures, and all the happiness this next chapter brings! Sarah Nelson

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Happy Retirement Rusti! I'm very thankful I had the chance to work with you this year - your perspective on issues has been helpful as I learn my role! Wishing you many days full of fun and relaxation!

Annette Hyde

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Wishing you so much joy as you move into the next phase of your life!!

Nicole Gritters

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Rusti, Your wisdom and insightful nature has made my first two years at Central Rivers amazing. Thank you so much for your guidance and patience. It has been wonderful getting to know you. Your wealth of knowledge and expertise will be greatly missed along with your compassionate heart for others, especially the students we serve. Best wishes! Cindy Zimmerly

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Congratulations on your retirement, Rusti! Thank you for your 22 years of service. ~Tesha Moser-Zimmerman