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Thank you, Lord for 20 plus years working at Wayne RESA.  You have blessed me beyond measure!  May the years in this next phase of my life be a testimony to the Praise and Glory of Your Wonderful Name!
Your child, Ginni

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Shout To The Lord (worship video w/ lyrics)

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This beautiful retirement gift was given to me by my friend and colleague, Amy Colton.  July 26, 2022.  I will certainly cherish this gift. Isn't it really wonderful!  Thank you so much, Amy!

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A Beautiful Retirement Prayer from my friend, Amy Colton  

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A Beautiful Retirement Prayer from my friend, Amy Colton  

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As God blessed our ancestors as God on their journeys so may you be blessed as you embark on the journey of your retirement.  May you find rest, & challenge, quiet and adventure.  May you be sustained by your achievements of your work life and be inspired by the possibilities of what lies ahead.  May you allow yourself to experience silence and rest, and may you open yourself to new music that may emerge from silence.
Love, Amy

This beautiful prayer was accompanied by a beautiful picture of Amanda Gorman with the final stanza of her inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb".  I will cherish this beautiful gift!  Thanks so much my friend!

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WATCH: Amanda Gorman reads inauguration poem, 'The Hill We Climb'

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Saying goodbye (so long) to a valued colleague.

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Saying goodbye (so long) to a valued colleague.

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Ginni,

I can't adequately put into words how much I have valued getting to know you professionally and a "little" personally. You have brought so much, through your masterful skills, to Wayne RESA, to all of Wayne County and beyond.  I wish you joy, good health, new ventures that bring you great enjoyment and sincerely hope you will find ways to continue to help us all become our "best selves."

All the best and warmest regards.
Most sincerely,

Mary Blackmon

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Terrific Threesome--Velicia, Cindy, and Ginni

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Terrific Threesome--Velicia, Cindy, and Ginni

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Me and my good friend and colleague, Elle (Ellen Vorenkamp). We did the Formative Assessment Year-long sessions for over 5 years.  We presented at a National Conference as well.  She is a revered expert , writer, and thought leader in the world of Assessment.  I am fortunate to call her "friend"!  We retired at the same time! 

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Me and my good friend and colleague, Elle (Ellen Vorenkamp). We did the Formative Assessment Year-long sessions for over 5 years.  We presented at a National Conference as well.  She is a revered expert , writer, and thought leader in the world of Assessment.  I am fortunate to call her "friend"!  We retired at the same time! 

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Another beautiful gift from Four Black Girls' Productions!  Love it!

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Another beautiful gift from Four Black Girls' Productions!  Love it!

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Blessings from Four Black Girls' Productions!

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Blessings from Four Black Girls' Productions!

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This beautiful plaque was designed by my sisters who developed the AA Girls Workshop...We call ourselves Four Black Girls Productions!!!

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Ginni, you are quite a resource: educator, musician, clinician among other effectively executed talents. Just know that even living your greatest life does not mean you are done! Live this day and the days ahead in joy, knowing that your presence is a gift to the world.

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Ginni, you are quite a resource: educator, musician, clinician among other effectively executed talents. Just know that even living your greatest life does not mean you are done! Live this day and the days ahead in joy, knowing that your presence is a gift to the world.

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The impact you made will continue to influence change for many years to come. I will miss tapping into your brilliance and hearing your sweet voice singing hymns whenever I worked late. You are an inspiration and I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to know you!

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Ginni:We met 50 plus years ago at the TAB!!   We have shared music and made music together all of that time.Congratulations on your deserved retirement from Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agencies!  BUT, continue to make music!  It has been MY joy and pleasure to musically work with you!  Stanley Waldon

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Ginni:We met 50 plus years ago at the TAB!!   We have shared music and made music together all of that time.Congratulations on your deserved retirement from Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agencies!  BUT, continue to make music!  It has been MY joy and pleasure to musically work with you!  Stanley Waldon

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Ginni

We met 50 plus years ago at the TAB!!   

We have shared music and made music together all of that time.
Congratulations on your deserved retirement from Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agencies!  
BUT, continue to make music!  It has been MY joy and pleasure to musically work with you! 

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Ginni,

Possibly without even knowing, you have been a great mentor to me.  I have had the pleasure of learning from you and with you for the past 4 years and I am MUCH better for it.  You are a master at what you do and I can only hope to one day be half as good.  Thank you for speaking up always and teaching others to do the same.

Enjoy your time.  You deserve it.

Natalie

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Hello Ginni,

I just wanted to take a moment to say congratulations on your upcoming retirement and thank you for the impactful work you have done here at Wayne RESA and across our county. I admire your genius and skillfulness. You have been such an inspiration and mentor to me as I embark on this equity journey while finding pathways to infuse this great work into my role as a math consultant.  I have learned so much from working with you and watching you in action. You will be dearly missed. I wish you the best in your future endeavors. Please don't forget about us.
Best wishes,
Cherron Ramsey

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Congratulations on your Retirement!  Enjoy the next chapter of your life.  Best Wishes!

Marie Brown

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I have taken several of your PD's throughout my teaching career.  You have been a wealth of important information.  I will and I am sure everyone will miss you.
Have a wonderful retirement.  I know you are starting a new journey.

Thank you
Patricia Smith

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Praying for many restful, peaceful, pleasant, and happy days.

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Congratulations Ginni on your retirement!

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Congratulations Ginni on your retirement!

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Ginni, you are an amazing person with so many skills, abilities, creative gifts, and talents.  Your sense of humor and enthusiasm are both delightful and inspirational.  You bring a ray of light, vitality, intellect, insight, and wisdom to the most difficult and even mundane projects. Your love for God and your commitment to His Word are evident especially when you teach, and even sing in your beautiful compelling voice. You have made an impact in many arenas. I pray that God will order your steps in the days ahead of you and grant you a long healthy, peaceful, and happy life.
Love,
Rev. Patricia Mobley

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I appreciate your many years of dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion.  I'm in awe of how you've put your heart and soul into your work for all these years.  You didn't only make a significant difference, but also touched many people along the way.

Happy Retirement!
Brenda Said-Wright
Riverview Community Schools

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Annual Years of Service/Retirement Celebration Wayne RESA 2022

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Wednesday May 18th, 2022 Show More

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Annual Years of Service/Retirement Celebration Wayne RESA 2022

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We will miss you dearly. Thank you for your continuous positive energy and advocacy or justice and equity. Best of luck!
-Zeinab

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With Love - Congratulations Virginia Winters (Ginni)!

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With Love - Congratulations Virginia Winters (Ginni)!

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Words can't express my gratitude for you being YOU (an authentic, genuine, lover of the people)! You have truly been a blessing in my life. Thanks for serving as a prayer warrior through every season. I can't thank you enough.  This is my personal thanks!

Then there is the professional thanks for your decades of exemplary service. You have fought a great fight. You have led through perilous times. You have challenged the status quo.  Your phenomenal leadership has not gone unnoticed.  You have been an inspiration to all. Your impact will always be remembered.

Wishing you all the best on your next chapter. Wishing you many more decades of happiness and great health. Continue to live life to the fullest! Be great. Keep stirring up and getting into Good Trouble!

With appreciation, gratitude, and respect,
Daveda
Daveda J. Colbert, Ph.D.

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From the first time I had the pleasure of working with you, long before I joined Wayne RESA, I found you inspirational and have continued to be appreciative and thankful for the opportunity to serve with, and learn from, you.  Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors, as I know you are not done making a difference and sharing your magic.

With gratitude,
Kelly Bohl

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Ginni,

No padlet in the world could contain my gratitude for knowing you.  You have been a mentor, a guide, and a friend throughout my time in Livonia.  Thank you for all of your hard work toward making schools a better for our kiddos.  The world is a better place because you are in it.  Congratulations on your retirement.  I'm excited to hear of your upcoming travels and adventures.  Cheers to a well-deserved rest.

With gratitude,

Lisa

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Congratulations Ginni on your upcoming retirement.  You have been a wonderful spirit in the field of education. You have influenced many lives and practices my your work and commitment to make a difference for our children.  Your work has been multi faceted, from counseling, training, facilitating, supporting and much more. I pray that you will have a wonderful retirement doing all the fun things you enjoy. You are a blessing from God and you have fulfilled the covenant to serve!! Thank you for your commitment and hard work! You are a bright star on this planet.  Your illumination have helped so many of us to shine.
Love you! ♥️ Diane
Dr. Diane Jackson

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I am certain you exemplified your faith throughout your work experience.  The evidence of that faith is love.  You are most appreciated and I pray and am confident that your best days are still ahead of you!

Congratulations and well done!
Frank Adams

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Ginni- Retirement is just a new direction in life indicating change. I can assure you the freedom that you are about to experience is well worth it. You’ve put in fair work for fair pay. Now, embrace this change and be prepared to say ‘Why didn’t I do this sooner?’🤗. Congratulations and Blessings!
~Rev. Dr. Tracy Thompson

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Congratulations my friend on your retirement. I am grateful to have journeyed with you on on our paths to find and live God's purpose for our lives. Enjoy doing that which  brings you happiness, joy and peace.
Alison Harmon

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Congratulations Ginni on your upcoming retirement. You deserve the rest after the accomplishments that you’ve made for others to succeed. Praise God for you commitment and success during your career.🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

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Congratulations on your retirement!  I am in prayer that God will show you a new path for the years ahead.  I am praying that He will show you fruitfulness that you never thought was possible.  I am praying that you will be happy in the days ahead.  God bless you for the work you have already done to make the lives of children better. Rev. Beverly A. McCutcheon

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Congratulations on your retirement!  I am in prayer that God will show you a new path for the years ahead.  I am praying that He will show you fruitfulness that you never thought was possible.  I am praying that you will be happy in the days ahead.  God bless you for the work you have already done to make the lives of children better. Rev. Beverly A. McCutcheon

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So happy for you Disciple Sister Ginni,
You have been a faithful servant of God on & off the job. Many can see Jesus in you. I know you will be devoting yourself to full time ministry & I can’t wait to see God using you even the more now that you’re retired, but don’t forget to rest 🤗. Love ❤️ & prayers 🙏🏽, Deaconess Sister Jackie B.

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Although we did not have much time getting to know one another, I knew that you were an amazing person. After our first conversation, it was confirmed that you were not only amazing, but blessed, intelligent, and compassionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. I'm honored to have met you and pray God continues to bless you abundantly in your future endeavors. Ginni, you are a rock!

God bless you!

Jennifer Snapp

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You will be dearly missed Ginni! Your passion and energy for justice and equity will forever be with us. I appreciate you my friend and I wish you the best journey ahead.
Khalil El-Saghir

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Dearest Ginni,

Everything you do comes straight from your heart, and has the power of your whole self, heart, and spirit behind it.

I am so grateful to have met you and worked with you. Though I have only known you a short time, you have influenced my life tremendously, both professionally and personally. You have touched so many of us in so many ways--inviting us to think, to challenge ourselves and the systems we live in, and to work towards liberation. You are a treasure.

I wish you the best in this next chapter in your life.

Kalyn

PS I love the lipstick!
PPS We are only a text away--hope to stay in touch.

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Way to go Rosemary,Love your middle sister, Gloria. You are an awesome woman of God, educator and leader. Thanks for all you did to help me as an educator. Many students lives have been changed as I join you in my retirement.

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Way to go Rosemary,Love your middle sister, Gloria. You are an awesome woman of God, educator and leader. Thanks for all you did to help me as an educator. Many students lives have been changed as I join you in my retirement.

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Your sister, Gloria Winters

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Ginni, When you sow the seeds of change, with the proper nurturing, they manifest themselves, show up and shout out for the betterment of ALL.  You have impacted ALL that you encounter both direct and indirect with beautiful seeds of equity-centeredness, love, kindness, spirituality and the list goes on and on.  Whether you realize or not you have taught me so much in the time we have shared.  One jewel that I keep with me is what it truly means to be a, "Continuous Practitioner".  Thank you for the many gifts.  My wish for you is a beautiful retirement where you can truly enjoy the fruits of your impactful labor.
Kai

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Ginni,
I count myself blessed to have had a chance to know and work with you. Your skill, your spirit, and your selflessness are unmatched. I treasure the love, guidance, and support you provided, especially as I was brought into the SEED team. I pray that we have the collective capacity to hold all that you have poured into us, but I know nothing can contain all the growth that you have brought out of us. Continue to sing your song and lead on your own terms as you enter the next chapter of your story!
Kevin

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Ginni,
I don't know if I ever shared that I first made your acquaintance as an aspiring instructional specialist taking Coaching 101. You were the model of the type of coach I aspired to be. Your kind spirit and nurturing nature were ever so present and continue to be a part of who you are. I never thought then I would have the privilege and the honor to work elbow to elbow with you, a master J.E.D.I ( justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) of facilitation. I learn something from you every time I am in your presence. Thank you for the gift of the experience and knowledge you have given to me and all the educators in Wayne County.
Your next chapter is going to be phenomenal!
Best wishes and continued love, peace, and happiness!
Ashara

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Ginni,
There really are no words to adequately describe the profound impact you have had on my life. The teachings, collaborations, books, as well as our heart-to-heart conversations that literally helped me conquer a few mountains will forever be some of my most cherished memories. As you move into this next phase of your journey, I wish you nothing but blessed assurance, support, and success as you continue to lead this work as the Equity Warrior Queen you are! While you will definitely be missed in these halls, you will NOT be forgotten, ever! For all of these reasons and so many more, I give HIM praise for placing you in my life.
May you experience all the Joy and Peace that your mind, body, and soul can stand.
Love & Light
Always,
Grasshopper
(Alyn)

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Phenomenal Woman That's You!
Congratulations Ginni, thanks for being a mentor and friend to me.  I have learned so much from listening and just watching you take control of a room.  The knowledge you have regarding Equity is unmeasurable.  I strive to be where you are as I move through my career.  Thank you for being a trailblazer and giving me the courage to step out on faith to lead this work in Grand Blanc.  I ask God to Bless your goings and comings as you start this new chapter in your life.  You will be missed. Sonya James

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Ginni,
You are a remarkable person! You will be truly missed within the organization. Enjoy this next chapter of your life!

Keep in touch,
Jennifer Mokszycki

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I'm blessed to have met you via Zoom two years ago through SE MI Equity Coalition. Your brilliance, wit, humor and kindness will not be forgotten. I wish you all the best in your new adventures. -Melissa Brooks-Yip

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You have a lasting legacy that will forever be implanted in the lives of all of us that you have interacted with throughout your life!  I truly appreciate all of your guidance and mentorship that you have offered me as your sista and your friend! We will continue to share together as God takes you on this next phase of your life. Keep doing the work that is greatly needed in this world! Love, Nekeya

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Although my time with you has been limited, I appreciate the words of wisdom and leadership you've demonstrated that have helped me feel more resolved to step up and speak up.
May your retirement bring you much joy and happiness.
DeLisa Jones

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Congratulations, Ginni!

You are leaving behind a tremendous legacy at RESA and the schools you touched. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with you and learn from you. Your leadership, particularly with the DEI work, has been critical to organizational growth. You believed in something bigger than you and fought for it. I will always remember the SEED journey with you. It was one of the most impactful experiences that helped me grow and pushed me to learn more and do more.

The other memorable experience with you was your leadership in the development of the Instructional Technology visioning work. You always championed our department and the instructional technology work! There so many other examples I could share where the outcome was amazing because of your leadership and insight. You are gifted, thoughtful, supportive, smart, kind, and an inspiration to so many. You will be missed!

Wishing you all the best, sister!!

Anupam

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Ginni,
You are certainly the Queen B!  Just like EF Hutton, when you speak, people listen!!!  You are a wealth of knowledge and this organization is truly losing a library.  From the first time we had a chance to work together til the last, it has been an absolute joy and wonder to share space with you.
You've helped me to learn and grow as a consultant and as an advocate.  Your knowledge, experience and delivery are going to be missed.
I'm sure that you will be on the scene doin' the work, because this is 'Heart' work for you.  Hopefully, we will get a chance to do some work together.  See you on the wild side!  Congrats.
Much Love and Respect,
Marvin

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Ginni,
Since the day I first sat at your feet, I knew you were special. I have learned more from you for free than in degree programs I paid money for. Your imprint is on my heart and in my mind forever! Thank you is inadequate to express how phenomenal you have been in reaching, teaching, motivating, encouraging and leading so many on the journey to excellence. This is not the end for you. I thank God for your new beginning! Peace. Love. Abundance. JOY. All these things and so much more await. God Bless you. I love you.

With a full and grateful heart,

Vonetta

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Ginni, you have been an inspiration! I have learned so much from you. Your spirit is peaceful. Congratulations on your retirement. - Carol Ann Paul

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Dearest Friend!
I’ve always said… “if I could be 1/10th of Ginni Winters” … you have been a mentor, sister, incredible woman role model and leader…you have inspired me, challenged me and cheered me…I know you are taking time to re-wire and will continue the great work by sharing your heart and passions…best wishes in this new chapter in life! Love you! ❤️ Syndee

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Ginni, you will be missed more than you know, in more ways than you know. You have left an indelible imprint on my life, my heart, and my consciousness. Thank God, I will never be the same! Enjoy the flowers of the next chapters of your journey and our friendship, my Sister Friend and Warrior!

Love you,
Velicia