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Mark,

Congratulations on your retirement. It was such a pleasure working with you.Your concern, advocacy and dedication to the students and staff was exemplary. You will be missed . Enjoy this next phase- it’s pretty great!

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Congratulations on your retirement! I wish you all the very best . Cheers to the next chapter!

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Dear Mark,

Wishing you all the joy and relaxation you truly deserve in your retirement ! Your support and kindness over the years have meant so much to me, especially allowing me to work remotely from the UK when my granddaughter was born. I’ll always be grateful for that. You’ll be missed more than words can say!

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From my second year in summer school when you helped me secure a bus pass for a student instead of emptying our petty cash in fares, through the several years you worked to support the ongoing changes needed to eLearning, you made it clear that you were there for the individual students and locations as much as you were there for the whole.

It has been a pleasure and privilege to have such a dedicated and compassionate Continuing and Adult Education Principal. I wish you all of the very best in your well-deserved retirement!

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Dear Mark,

It has been a pleasure working with you at International Languages for the last few years. Although we met seldomly, you gave me your full attention and was always so supportive and approachable. Will miss you and I am sure the Board is losing a very dedicated, positive person. I wish you the very best in your retirement and all success in whatever you chose to do. Cheers!

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Congratulations Mark! Thank you for all your leadership and support over the years as we worked together in Continuing Ed. It has been a pleasure. Wishing you all the best.

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Congratulation Mark!

May your retirement be filled with the many blessings life brings.

I appreciate the leadership and stories you have shared during our time working together.

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Congratulations Mark on your retirement! Wishing you all the joy for your lives ahead. It has been a great pleasure to have worked with you. You will be greatly missed! All the best!

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Congratulations on your Retirement Mark! Will miss our little chats whenever we met at CBO and at the IL sites whenever we had a cultural event. Thank you for being YOU ... your positivity... dedication.... humbleness and caring nature towards colleagues and students. Will be etched in our hearts forever. All the very best... will miss you!!

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Mark, what can I say. You were the cornerstone of the Con. Ed. program for over a decade when we worked together both in IL and in the summer EduTravel course (do you remember when we took the first group of students on the summer EduTravel course to Ottawa/Montreal and NYC). It was a great pleasure working with you and having met you in my career. You were a mentor and leader.

I wish you all the best and I hope you enjoy your retirement and time with the family.

All the best.

Rob Deonarine

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Congratulations Mark.

It was a pleasure working with you, from your time at GGMSS, then again for IL, and during summer school.

You will be missed at Cont. Ed., but new adventures begin for you.

Wishing you all the best :)

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Dear Mark,

Words do not do justice to the joy and care your leadership has had to PDSB over the years. You were such an integral part of Erindale's healing in 2022.

I will miss you dearly, but I am so thrilled to share in this huge milestone - the next chapter of your life. Congratulations on your retirement.

Here's hoping our paths cross again.

All the best,

Sonita

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It was a great pleasure working with you. I appreciate you and your leadership!

Congrats on your retirement! May your next chapter be filled with adventure and happiness. Wishing you endless days of relaxation and joy in your retirement!

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Dear Mark,

It has been a great pleasure and privilege to know and work with you these past few years! Thank you for all your support with and confidence in the wild ideas that I had and did, especially the CAE workshops. Your positive encouragement always made the work enjoyable. I wish you good health and all the very best with your next chapter. Congratulations on your retirement Mark! You will be missed.

Take good care,

Dao Tran

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Congratulations, Mark on your retirement! Your dedication and leadership has made a lasting impact on the Continuing Education department. Wishing you all the best in the next chapter of your life.

All the best!

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Remembering a great guy way back in Mississauga SS. Yes, when one door closes, another opens at a vacation resort. Enjoy an umbrella drink on us!

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Dear Mark,

I was lucky enough to meet you many moons ago through International Languages and then continued to work through CSI! I'll never forget our axe throwing adventures! I appreciate all that you have done for me through the years... the kindness and smiles. Thank you for it all! May your retirement be everything you hope for it to be and beyond! All the best and we'll see you around!

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I'm so sad I can't be there in person to celebrate you but I am soo happy for you!! Congratulations on your retirement!! You are a wonderful person and I've missed working with you! Enjoy your retirement, wishing you the most fun, relaxing and adventurous years ahead! Thank you for everything you've done for me :)

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Dear Mark: Congratulations! Here's wishing and hoping that each moment of this new phase is filled with unlimited joy, abundant happiness and bountiful blessings! May you find that every new day brings dreams come true. As you reflect on the 3Rs of education - Relax, Re-energize and Rest (as opposed to Reading, (w)Riting and (a)Rithmetic)!!, I am sure you will create wonderful memories to be fondly treasured as you make your journey through the rest of your life. You deserve all this, and more. Take care. Be happy. Keep smiling.

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Mark,

Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for being a great mentor, a leader with a vision and unwavering commitment that has made such an impact.  Your influence has reached far and wide, touching the lives of students, parents, and fellow educators, your kindness and understanding truly helped many within the CAE family.  Enjoy the well-deserved time off and all the adventures that await.

Be well,

Pawel

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Mark, it has been a privilege to work alongside you. You have left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire us all. Thank you for your dedication.

Congratulations on your milestone!

You will be missed.

Michele

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We have had some REALLY good chats over the years. I was startled to hear about your retirement, but so tremendously happy for you. You are kind, innovative, patient and above all a super-decent human being. You have had a deep impact on so many lives and I know their appreciation will go with you as you move into "the-best-years" of your life. You will be deeply missed! Mark, disfruta cada momento de tu nueva aventura. Well deserved!

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Dear Mark,

It has been absolutely amazing getting to learn and work with you since your VP appointment at TLK...many years ago. Your genuine kindness and authentic sense of compassion - showed equally, to staff and students - are truly unique. I remember you visiting the Special Education classes in the DD program every morning and interacting with the students. They were happy to see you and share high fives and smiles. After TLK, we also worked together in IL Con Ed for a few years. All I can say is that I am forever grateful for your generous support, good advice, the stories we shared and, often, the good laugh. You are a leader who inspired and helped me over the years. I wish you all the very best in the next chapter, lots of travelling, good reading and enjoying the gift of time with your beautiful family. It's been an honour!

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Mark, it has been an absolute pleasure throughout the years. Your unwavering support for students, your calm and caring approach, and you just being there to bounce ideas off, you truly made our summers enjoyable and successful.

Whatever you have next, you deserve it and I hope our paths cross somewhere down the road.

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Hi Mark,

Happy retirement!! It has been a wonderful experience to work in the Cont. Ed. department under your leadership. All the best wishes.

Jagtar

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Been an absolute pleasure getting to work with you over the years. Wishing you all the best in retirement.

Take care

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Congratulations on your Retirement Mark!

I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with you when you were the Vice Principal at TL Kennedy SS. You were always polite, humble and welcoming to all staff and students. You had a soft corner for our Special Needs students and they thoroughly enjoyed the moments with you! You would always show up for their Commencement even after you left TLK. That shows the big heart you have for students and staff. I have briefly met you after that at the IL location where I was or at TLK whenever you visit, and it's always been an absolute pleasure to see you! Your kindness and humility will always be in the hearts of many students and staff. Thank you so much for all your support that you have given me. :)

Wishing you a Happy and Blessed Retirement, filled with a lot of joy and new adventures! 🎉✨🚤✈💐🌷

Desiree

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Hi Mark,

Wishing you all the very best in your future endeavors. It has been a true pleasure working with you for so many years and learning under your guidance. Best of luck as you begin this exciting new chapter!

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Congratulations on your retirement!

It has been a pleasure working with you the last couple of years. I am sure the Con Ed dept will miss your leadership and guidance.

(Sorry for the emails asking you to add me to your Brightspace VLE)

All the best!

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Congratulations on your retirement Mark!

It was a great pleasure working with you while I was at Adult Edu, then night school and IL. You were always supportive, kind and respectful to me and those around. Wishing you a healthy, peaceful, fulling retirement. You will be missed!

All the best. Syndra

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Dear Mark,

Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement! Our paths first crossed when you were my vice-principal at Mississauga Secondary School. In fact, you conducted my first TPA! What wonderful memories we have shared together, only to be reconnected when you worked with Mama Sa'd at TLK, and now through Continuing Education. You have always been such a wonderful mentor, and I will miss you dearly! Best wishes as you move on to the next chapter of your life - looking forward to connecting over a lovely cappuccino and Portuguese tart!

Keep smiling always,

Rukiya

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It was truly a wonderful experience working with you. You are indeed a remarkable person. I will definitely miss you and wish you all the best in your well-deserved retirement. We are all proud of you and the incredible work you’ve done!!

Regards

Rupinder

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Congratulations Mark!

It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work with you. Thank you for your leadership and your consistent support and care.

Enjoy your retirement.

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Congratulations on your retirement! All the best! Rehana

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Mark, it has been great knowing and working with you over the past years.

Wishing you the very best as you move into the next phase of your life...your retirement. Enjoy and always keep smiling (:

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Dear Mark-

I am so grateful that our paths have connected. Your compelling way of meeting each day with humility, and excellence is inspiring. Much joy as you choose your next adventure.

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Dear Mark,

Congratulations on your retirement!

Thank you for being more than just our leader— you’ve been a mentor, a role model, and a true friend. Your kindness, patience, and support have meant the world to me. I’ve learned so much from you—not just about leadership, but about grace, integrity, and staying grounded in what really matters.

Your legacy will be felt for years to come, not only in the way the Cont Ed Program runs but in the way you’ve shaped the lives of those lucky enough to work alongside you. I feel incredibly grateful to have been one of them.

Wishing you a retirement filled with joy, adventure, and everything that brings you happiness. You’ve more than earned it!

Ailynne

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Hi Mark!

Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement! Wishing you the best in this new chapter. May your retirement be filled with joy, relaxation, and everything you love the most. Thank you for your years of hard work and dedication. Your guidance and encouragement have made a difference in my career. You've made a difference in so many lives, and now it's time for you to enjoy yours to the fullest. And last but not the least, wishing you eternal happiness and good health! :)

Regards,

Jay Sulanki

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Congratulations Mark on your retirement. Thank you for your leadership, support, advice, and mentorship over the past several years. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you. Continuing Education will not be the same without your presence. Wishing you all the best in retirement and hope our paths cross again in the future.

Cheers!

Art Tinson

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Congratulations, Mark, on your retirement and impactful career! Thank you for your amazing leadership and service in education! Wishing you the very best as you embark on this next chapter of your life!

~ Ayana

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Whoo-hoo! You lucky thing 🍀 Congratulations on making the decision to retire. I will certainly miss you - your kindness, your understanding, and your cheer. It has been a real pleasure being part of your CAE team and I wish you nothing but happiness and laughter in your next adventure. 🥳

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Congratulations on your decision to retire, Mark!

After all of your years of dedication to others, now it's time to focus on you and your new priorities. While your presence and impact will be missed, I am happy that you can get the well-deserved peace and relaxation entering into your next chapter. Thank you for all your leadership and support as my Principal at AEC.

Many blessings to you and what you got to look forward to next!

Keep well & Take care,

Keisha

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Whoo hoo! Welcome to the retirement club! I wish you all the best. Con Ed will miss you. Thank you for your support & encouragement I received from you over the years.

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Thank you Mark for your leadership and support over the years. The summer team and I will miss you. Best wishes on your new chapter.

Take Care

Ramona

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I can’t believe we’re celebrating your retirement—it feels like just yesterday we were chaperoning school dances, organizing fashion shows, and grabbing coffee before starting our day at Mac.

I have such fond memories of ballroom dancing, carpooling, watching you lead student trips to Italy, and seeing you coach and inspire students with such passion. You were truly the heart of Mac!

When I followed you to Peel, even though we didn’t work together directly, we remained friends, and thanks to summer monitor teachers, we got to work together again.

This is such a huge milestone. As you look back on your incredible career and the countless lives you’ve touched, I hope you feel proud! You're a phenomenal educator, a true leader, and a cherished friend.

I’m so grateful to have started my career with you and to be here now to celebrate this moment with you.

Congratulations on your retirement my dear friend!

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Congratulations Mark on this milestone! Hoping you have loads of fun, lots of travelling, and hours of being able to do everything you enjoy. There is so much we have learnt from you especially in the Con Ed department and it has been a pleasure working with you and we will definitely miss your warmth, patience, kindness and jokes. Wishing you only smiles and fun in the journey ahead.

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Um…You can’t retire at 30! Don’t know why we are having this retirement for you. Anyways now you can relax and enjoy all the little things in life. You will be a tough act to follow. Congratulations!

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Dear Mark,

Congratulations! I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible leadership and guidance you’ve provided over the years. Your passion for the IL program and your unwavering commitment to our diverse community have been truly inspiring. You consistently made time to attend cultural events, showing your genuine support and respect for every student and family—it helped build a more inclusive and connected environment for all of us. It has been a pleasure working with you!

As you begin this new chapter, I wish you a joyful and fulfilling retirement. May your days ahead be filled with peace, happiness, and exciting new adventures. Best wishes in all your future endeavors—you’ve certainly earned them.

With deep appreciation,

Tejinder

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Mark, I have known you a couple years now from VP of Cont Ed to Principal of Cont Ed to now CSI colleague. You are just the most amazing person. I wish you all the best in your retirement. I hope you have many wonderful travels.

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Mark,

Congratulazioni per il vostro pensionamento! Tanti auguri e felicita! :-)

I wish you all the best on your retirement! It was a pleasure working with you in Continuing Education. I will miss your guidance and leadership and hope you will visit in the future! Enjoy the time off and I hope you will get the chance visit Italy in your travels ;-)

Buona pensione e divertimento! Ti auguro il meglio per questa nuova avventura!

Jackie

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Congratulations Mark!

You are a consummate professional who leads with heart and mind. You will be missed. You have a tremendous impact Mark!

All the best.

Chris Lane

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It's the end of an era! Mark, your kindness over the years will never be forgotten. Your support from the moment I met you has meant the world to me. I would not be where I am without you, and I hope that our paths cross again. Congratulations, Con Ed and Peel will never be the same.

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Dear Mark,

Congratulations! Thank you for many years of leadership, kindness & commitment to student success. It has been a pleasure, Mark. 😊

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Mark,

You are an amazing leader! You are kind, fair, and a wealth of knowledge. If this is truly your 'for real' retirement, I wish you fun, relaxation, and a at least twice yearly occasion where sand is between your toes.

Take care - you've earned it !

Tenisha :)

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Mark,

Thank you for all your care and support these past many years! I especially enjoyed our conversations about the future of education as technology advances. Wishing you all the best in retirement!

Georgina