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Brenda, we go back to so long ago... It was always great working with you! Best wishes! Kristy Williamson

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Brenda, you have been such a great coach, supporter and advocate for me as a teacher. I can not thank you enough for all that you have done for me! I hope you and Steve enjoy some much needed camping time...best wishes! Marie Swalin

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Wishing you the best on your next adventure!

Delann

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Brenda,

Congratulations on your retirement! I am going to miss seeing you when we both happen to be in Cedar Falls. Thank you for always talking with me! Take care and enjoy some much deserved relaxation time!

Tara Davis

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Wow 35 years, thank you for all your service and bringing your personality to work everyday. Please know that you will be missed!

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Oh Thune,

Where do I start.. thank you so much for all your support, input, advice, and guidance as I learned the ropes in education and as a service provider. You are so knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and understanding. I will be lost without you at Poyner and I will certainly miss our chats when we could squeeze them in. I hope you find peace and relaxation during your retirement and get to spend lots of time camping and biking. I'm sure I'll run into you at some place over the summer(s) and in the between time we'll have to grab a drink of some sort. Best wishes and happy retirement!

-Chandal Geerdes

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Wow, it's already time to enjoy retirement. You will LOVE it. Camping and relaxing, coffee and reading, doing anything you desire. You deserve it!!! Sherry Millang

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Ugh Bren,

I do not even want to write this because I can't even envision working without you! Whether you supported me as a teacher or supported me as a teammate, I am forever grateful for the time I've been able to spend with you. Your unwavering drive to do what is best for kids is like none other, & I hope that I can look back on the end of my career & say the same. I know there are mixed feelings about retirement, but I know it is so very deserved!! I hope you go on all the camping adventures, snuggle the dogs a little extra, & drink your coffee in peace :) Love you, Bren!!

Sara Brown

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Congratulations Brenda!

It has been a pleasure to work with you this past year! Wishing you the best retirement ever! Enjoy your time with family and exploring campgrounds!!!

Best wishes to you!

Dana Harskamp

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Brenda Thune!!

I don't even know where to start! I will miss our random phone calls to problem solve for a student or situation! It has been amazing to learn from you. You truly deserve the best retirement! We will miss you :)

Kenzie Heusinkvelt

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I am so happy for you Brenda!

Jane Murphy

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Brenda I am so glad I have gotten the chance to work with you these last 4 years. You have always been willing to help out when I was overwhelmed, and taught me a lot about how to be a team rep in Waterloo! We will miss you on chat and at our meetings. Enjoy your next chapter!

Amanda Roberson

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Wishing you a happy retirement, Brenda! Enjoy this next chapter.

Beth Strike

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Best wishes to you in your retirement! I know you have touched countless lives throughout your career!

TAKE CARE & ENJOY!!

Ann Lasher

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Brenda --

Congratulations on 35 years of service to the students and teachers of Iowa. We appreciate you, and wish you a retirement filled with health and happiness!! 😀

Karl

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Brenda, I am going to miss working with you! You are a wealth of knowledge! Enjoy retirement!

Rochelle Richards

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Congratulations, Brenda! What an impact you have made on the lives of so many in your 35 years at the AEA! Wishing you relaxation and joy in your retirement!

Andrea Raber

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Brenda,

You were the first colleague to welcome me with open arms when I transitioned into the world of Waterloo Elementary. Since then, over a decade later, you have been a mainstay and compass, and it has been a blessing both personally and professionally. The work you have done has been valuable beyond measure, and you now earn full license to enjoy life without timelines and alarm clocks.

Love you!

Erin Stromberg

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Congratulations on your retirement! I hope you have lots of time now to enjoy camping and dogs. The rest of us still working will live through you vicariously - enjoy!

Melanie Belew

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Brenda,

I will miss you as a colleague but I know that our paths will continue to cross. At least one of use will have more time to meet for coffee and lunch! :) You are an amazing human and I appreciate you! Enjoy your travels with Steve and your fur babies!

Rusti

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You can't retire YET! You are one of the last few still around from "our circle" when I first started at the AEA YEARS ago.....Some of my favorite memories include our learning/sharing at Cathy E's house, LD Conferences after hours, Frank D's retirement party, going for lunch at the OP on Friday's (back when we had Friday afternoons in the cubicles), and just learning from you in general.....I'll miss you! Enjoy doing whatever YOU want to do now!!! :o)

Sherry Reifenstahl

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Brenda,

Congratulations on your retirement! It has been a pleasure to work alongside you and learn from you over the years. You are kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, and an all around wonderful human being. I will miss you immensely, but I take comfort in knowing you now get to enjoy the camping life with a cup of joe in your hand and Steve and your fur babies by your side. Enjoy!!

Stephanie Behrens

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B-big shoes to fill will be left by you

R -rigorous in your work

E -experienced -- I benefited from your years of experience in the classroom, as did all the teachers you worked with (and if they didn't get it--it's on them, not you).

N -nice to work with -- you are a great team player

D - distinctive and infectious laugh heard during meetings and in the halls

A - answerer of questions such as "What room are we in this year? How do I ___ in Achieve? Which student ate all the candy?"

T -tactful -- whether talking to a parent or a teacher, you said it with tact while also being direct.

H - hard-working. No matter how long it took, you got it done.

U - Understanding

N -- never too busy to help

E - empathetic -- you really listen

Wishing you a peaceful and joy-filled retirement. Alice

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Brenda,

Some of my happiest memories at the AEA was when we worked together at Lou, What a great team we had. So much learning together. Hope to see you around town. Give a call if you would like to catch a cup of coffee.

Theresa McRae

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Congratulations on your retirement. Kick back and relax-you've earned it!

Kristi Meyers