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Robin, thank you for your help welcoming me to Bertschi in 2019!

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Thank you, Robin! Enjoy your well-deserved retirement.

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Thank you, Robin! Enjoy your well-deserved retirement.

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Remember that mud at the salmon release? AND remember those turtles ALSO waiting for the salmon release? Ha! Fond memories. I miss the times talking with you, Randy, Peter and Julie B all those years ago.  It was an amazing honor to teach with you. Wishing you the absolute best in the years to come my friend.

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Thanks for always seeing each unique kid at Bertschi for who they are and making learning fun!

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Congratulations  on your amazing legacy as a teacher, Robin!  You have always exuded so much grace, wisdom and poise.  Every year when I took the 5th graders "end of the year caroling" around the school, your former students always insisted on stopping by your classroom.  You have had such a lasting impact on us all!  All the best, La Verne

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Robin taught at Bertschi for 30 years, every grade K-5th. Amazing!

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Robin taught at Bertschi for 30 years, every grade K-5th. Amazing!

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Robin, thank you for creating such a warm and welcoming classroom. You are an amazing part of Bertschi and we will miss you. Wishing you all the best in your journeys :)

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We are so grateful that our daughter had a chance to be in your class before your retirement.  We really appreciate you pouring your heart and soul into our kids.  Wishing you the best on your retirement.  You will definitely be missed!

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Robin, you always model a positive attitude with a dose of common sense. I appreciate how you take things in stride and move on to the next challenge. I'm so glad I was able to work with you here at Bertschi and wish you much happiness in your new adventures. Best, Laura

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In addition to having the pleasure of being a parent of a fifth grader in Robin's class, I also had the honor to work with her for 19 years at Bertschi. Enjoy your next chapter, Robin! And, thank you so much.

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You have meant SO much to so many children and their families, including our son Nicholas (now age 31!) and our family. All the best to you on you new adventures . .. you will be sorely missed! Andy and Jillon Dupree

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wow! 30 years is a tremendous achievement! Congratulations!
Thanks so much for going above & beyond and bringing out the best in all of us. I will miss your friendly "hello's" when stopping by the office, enjoying photos of your class Holi celebrations and so much more!
I join the members of the staff here at Bertschi in wishing you a blissful retirement!! :)
-Michelle Wotherspoon

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Robin,
Thank for some lovely nights and inspiration for family gaming with Math and Game night. I hope the tradition continues!
Sam Gaebler and family.

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Your radiant smile and twinkling eyes have brightened even the darkest grey days at Bertschi! Add that quick wit, big heart and deep love of kids and teaching - makes for a truly exceptional teacher and colleague. Thank you for ALL you have give to so many!

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Robin you did so much for me as a kid and I owe so much of who I am now thanks to you. I’ll never forget the journal you gave me and kind note when I was diagnosed with cancer. It truly meant the world to me.
Thank you so much!
-Andy L

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You always made me feel so special and were by far my favorite teacher at bertschi along with Anne Echols. You and Emily, God rest her soul were a dream team. I look back fondly at my youth and all you taught me. You deserve a great retirement.

David Solovy

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Dear Robin,
I remember fifth grade so fondly - the 2004 mock election in our classroom, getting my ‘dream’ of Nevada (?!) for the state project, and a field trip to a NASA simulator, all sheparded by our kind, genuine, fearless leader.

Toward the end of that year you gave us all your phone number and said if we ever needed you as we went off to middle and high school to just give you a call and you’d be there no matter what. I was so sad to be moving away to Minnesota because I knew it would take a little while for you to make it out there but I was sure you would if I really needed you!

You, like many of my wonderful Bertschi School teachers, are the role models I look to for guidance as I lead my own classroom now.

Thanks for your dedication, love and enthusiasm. Enjoy retirement; you deserve it!

-Rachel Yost-Dubrow ‘05

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Dear Robin,
Thank you for all you've done to help me reach for the stars! I will always love and cherish the memories of forth grade thanks to you. Forth grade was one of my favorite years to remember (even though we popped like, all your yoga balls!). I've come to love the word oodles a lot! So thank you for all of the amazing things you've done for me, and the school!
-Hava M

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Congratulations on a very well-deserved retirement! I'm so glad that 2 of our 3 got to be in your 4th grade class, especially because I got to know you! You are a treasure - so calm and kind and thoughtful. Our kids learned more than academics from you, and we are forever grateful. Hopefully you have lots of fantastic travel plans to look forward to. A million thank yous from Leora, Paul, Harry, Leah and Sadie Bloom

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Congratulations on a very well-deserved retirement! I'm so glad that 2 of our 3 got to be in your 4th grade class, especially because I got to know you! You are a treasure - so calm and kind and thoughtful. Our kids learned more than academics from you, and we are forever grateful. Hopefully you have lots of fantastic travel plans to look forward to. A million thank yous from Leora, Paul, Harry, Leah and Sadie Bloom

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I am the 5th grade teacher that I am today because of you. I try to be firm, but fun and fair. I make sure my students know I love them, even though I can't hug them. And I'm doing my best to get to know my students in the way I felt like you got to know me. Thank you for being such an amazing role model. I wish you all the best. - Annie Baden (c/o '09)

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Robin,
Thank you for being one of the warmest, kindest, and most positive teachers I've ever had. You were my 5th grade teacher, and I couldn't have asked for a better last year at Bertschi.
-Nina Hartman

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Robin - Thank you for your countless contributions to Bertschi and our community.  You helped to establish the "Bertschi Way" and continuously model it in all you do for our students, families, and facility.  You will be missed on campus, but your positive impact will remain at the heart of what makes Bertschi wonderful.  Good luck and happy days ahead!
💜 Mia, Tim, Charlie & Annie

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Thank you so much for all that you do. We were so lucky to get you twice for both kids! A highlight was math game night with pizza and ice cream. What a fun way to inspire them to love math! Your room was also the cool (big) room with the keyboard and chess games to play while waiting for pickup. Our community will miss you but your mark on the Bertschi way and traditions will endure. You deserve the best retirement!

Bankson family (Logan and Eliana)

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Robin - You helped create some wonderful memories for our children during their years at Bertschi.  While your retirement is well-deserved, you will be very much missed!
-- From the Irwin-Pokorny family

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Robin, congratulations! Thank you for making my fourth grade year so memorable! I remember always getting so excited for coming into class every morning and I also wanted to thank you for writing letters to help me get into SAAS! Wishing you all the best :)

-Ian Whitson

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Congratulations on your retirement~ Thank you for all the wonderful and great things you have done! My first year at Bertschi has been the best thanks to you~ You have taught me to pass on the love of learning and to create lifelong learners. I am inspired to become a teacher as loving and hardworking like you 👩🏻‍🏫
Cheers to your all your hard work and well-deserved retirement 🥳
Love, Regina

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Congratulations on your retirement Robin! Your enthusiasm and solid expertise will leave a positive mark at Bertschi for years to come. Thank you for your kind smiles, collaboration and dedication to the families at our school. I wish  you the best in the years to come!
Warmly,
Liz H.

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Your wisdom and passion around all things Bertschi made my transition and time and Bertschi all the more meaningful. Thank you for your years of service. You have changed the lives of children and made the school what it is today!
With gratitude and admiration,
Teri

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Queena Hill

Thank you for investing your MANY years of time, skills, energy, and caring nature to the Bertschi community.  I appreciate you, and the outpouring of virtues Vincent learned to model after. Bekah also helped to make it a wonderful fourth grade experience. I am grateful for you both. Vincent will never forget you Robin. He absolutely loves you!!

Thank you. And Rock on🤙🏾❤️

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Robin, from the whole Dunnigan family thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are a treasure and will be missed. Thanks for all you have done for so many kids at Bertschi. We wish you the very best.
The Dunnigans
Trevor, Sara, and Megan

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Dear Robin,
Thank you for teaching our children at Bertschi and modeling all the virtues we hold so dear in our community. You will be missed and wishing you all the best in your retirement years.
The Sukendros,
Finn, Mariska & Suryo.

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I've always admired your teaching and it's been lovely to have  you as a "neighbor" just across the bridge for these past "6?" years.  You excelled as an educator and I'm sure you will excel in whatever endeavors come next.  I wish you the very best,
Linda

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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the time, kindness, grace and flexibility you brought to our students this year.  What a year to close out your time with Bertschi!  Your teaching this year spanned many modalities, but never once did it feel interrupted or fragmented.  You brought community, consistency and connection to our students during a very difficult year for them.  Our only regret is that Charlie did not get to spend more time in your presence.  You bring so much more than a "teacher" to the classroom every day.  The love and care you have brought into the classroom these last 30 years is a gift that will forever be cherished by those who were fortunate enough to receive it.  Enjoy the next chapter and we wish you all the best of EVERYTHING!

With Admiration and Gratitude,
The Macintyre Family

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Robin,
Thank you for being a teacher to your students, their parents, your colleagues and the entire Bertschi community. You have taught me so much about what GREAT teaching looks like. I'm so lucky to have had your example to follow. All the best in the next stage!
-Raney

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What to say about truly a legend in the world of education?  You constantly amazed me with your progression as a teacher, above and beyond hours you put in and your  idealism. You were not only an inspirational colleague, you provided an amazing year for our daughter here.

Plus you did the party plunge, were dominate in the Field day games as well as a great prank puller and recipient!
( Food Truck!).
You will be missed and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
Love,
Thomas, Anna and Mia Stella

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Robin,

One of my first memories at Bertschi is supporting your class on a field trip where we took the Metro Bus to a location I don't remember. After we returned I remember being impressed with how great of a leader you were and how the kids responded to you and your directions. AND YOU MADE IT LOOK SO EFFORTLESS. I came to the realization that if this is just a little bit of what Bertschi is like I think I made the right decision of joining this community. I2 years later I am still here. Congratulations on a well deserved retirement.

Derren

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Robin,
I feel so fortunate to have had the honor of teaching with you all those thirty years! You are a gifted teacher - so intuitive and hardworking. You were always up for any new challenge and you made sure that every one of your students realized their potential.

Now you're off to new exciting adventures! Let's keep in touch.
Julie Blystad

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Robin,
A teaching career like yours is truly to be admired! It's been wonderful getting to know you these last few years. Thank you for letting me pop in to take photos. I loved documenting your special guests and activities for your unit on world religion. You've got so much zest and charisma...you will redefine the term "retirement." All the best to you.
Jen Schlobohm

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Robin,
Always a smile and so friendly to everyone on campus. Thanks so much for your years of dedication, experience and showing us all the Bertschi Way! Congratulations and much joy in your future!
Van K

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Robin,
I'm so happy to have been a part of the 4th grade team with you! Navigating the space change-ups and creative challenges of this year has been a lot, but having your practiced teacher's insight around has made such a difference. I'm grateful to know you and to have watched you work.
Naomi

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Robin - We are so lucky that Penny had you for 4th grade in a very challenging year!  Thank you for all that you do!
-Cathy V.

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It has been both an honor and pleasure to have worked with you these past 4 1/2 years. You are what Bertschi is all about. Take care of yourself; enjoy your retirement; and don't be a stranger.
Jory

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Thank you so much for being such a great teacher who I will never forget. Congratulations!!
-June

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Dearest Robin,
With your departure so goes a piece of the Bertschi quilt. Your spirit will remain in these spaces, however. Your warmth, laughter, playfulness and heart...forever stamped into the soul of this school. You should be very proud of the work you have done here, of the countless lives you have touched. You have made this school a better place.
It has been an honor and a privilege to work alongside you and to have you as my child's teacher.
I will miss you dearly.
Vida

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Robin You have been the kindest, best and most helpful 4th grade teacher a student could ask for. Thank you so much!!!
-Mia S.

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Dearest Robin. What an honor it has been to work alongside such a legend of a teacher. You are one of the people that has been the heart and soul of Bertschi. You are an amazing leader and a gifted teacher. I am  so incredibly sad that I don't get to work alongside you everyday.....and I am so incredibly happy and excited for the next chapter. So very well deserved. See you around our neighborhood!
Niamh.

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Miya didn’t have you for 4th grade, but you have always been so kind to our daughters over the years—with a big smile and welcoming heart!  All our best to you!  The Ruehlmanns

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It takes a special kind of person to show the love and attention to generations of students for 30 years as if every day was the wonder of the first. I recall when Jeremy was in your 4th grade class how much I admired you as a teacher, turning up every day with the most welcoming, contagious, radiant smile and a spark of interest for every single child in that classroom. I also remember when staff introduced themselves to parents and announced how many years they taught at Bertschi school, I teared up at your dedication to the place that you clearly loved. I swear everyone’s hearts in the room grew with pride along with you.

I am grateful our kids got a taste of Robin’s magic and am excited for your next adventure in life! With fond memories,

Carmel, Jeremy, Anoushka, Liat, Laurent BOLLAG

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From the day I started here, I've admired your dedication to your craft as a teacher. Any time there's been something to learn, you've been all in and excited about the opportunity. Your consistent willingness and desire to continue to develop your skills as a teacher , even when it was clear to everyone you were doing an excellent job, has set a tone for all the teachers in the school.  This legacy of thriving on new learning will live on, and I will miss you terribly.
JBG

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Dear, dear Robin,
I just happened to run across a full page letter you sent our Charlotte for her birthday - including a picture and poem. It brought tears to my eyes - which is becoming easier and easier to do at my age I must say - but nonetheless it was so beautifully written and was so apparent that you knew Char. You did so much for Char I don't know where to start,  but thank you, thank you. She is more confident, more passionate in her strengths and less critical of areas where she might not be as strong because you were her teacher. What an amazing gift you gave to our Char. Best of luck and congratulations!

The Helmicks (and yes, Jay is the one who cries in our fam...)

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You were one of the first people I really got to know at Bertschi. You taught me what it means to be a part of this community. You modeled that every day through your creativity and passion and positivity. I will be forever thankful that I joined you on the fourth grade team to start my career here, that we got to navigate our first days of online teaching together, and that I was able to learn from such an amazing role model.

All the best!

Will

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We are so grateful that both Isla and Roan had the opportunity to be in your 4th grade class.  You are an absolutely brilliant educator, Robin.  We feel so lucky to know you and we thank you for the wisdom, and joy you brought to Bertschi. You are truly amazing.
Wishing you a wonderful next chapter!
Lots of love,
The McNae Family
~Aimee, Adam, Isla & Roan

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Thank you for being my teacher! You have not only inspired me to be a teacher but also taught me how to speak up. I will never forget you!!

-Elsa

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We are so grateful that both Kaiden and Kellan had you as their 4th grade teacher, Robin!  Thank you for your deep care and support that you showed to them and their classmates every single day.   You are such an amazing teacher! All the very best,
Fran, Jeff, Kaiden and Kellan

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It's been an honor to know you & to work alongside you these past few years. Your passion for teaching & your ever-present smile are an inspiration. While we will all miss you terribly, I hope you have many exciting adventures in the years ahead!
Julie W