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Gale,
Thank you for being you, not just a teacher but a guide, a confidant, someone we could lean on. I hope you enjoy your retirement as much as I enjoyed learning from you!
Cheryl Quillman

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Congratulations on your retirement! I have always admired how hard you work and how dedicated you are in what you do. Have fun in this chapter of your life!!!

Sincerely,
Gabby

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Thank you for all the knowledge you shared with me! You have touched a lot of live! Best wisely and have a fun, relaxing, fantastic retirement!! From: Veda White/Head Start Teacher

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Thank you for all the knowledge you shared with me! You have touched a lot of live! Best wisely and have a fun, relaxing, fantastic retirement!! From: Veda White/Head Start Teacher

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Gale, I cannot thank you enough for your guidance, support, and encouragement throughout my journey. I could not have achieved my associate degree, which I didn't dream of when I started ACC, without you. I enjoyed every minute of your classes and will always keep what you've taught me in my mind. Last August, Jaya offered me a job as an infant teacher at CDC and I've been working with Catherine since then! I truly appreciate your guidance and advice. Thank you again for everything!
I hope you have a wonderful retirement.
Love, Maki

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In the 20 years of knowing you, I have only grown in my admiration and awe of the work you have done, lives you have touched and kindness you have shown to so many throughout your career at ACC. I have learned much from our time together and I am honored and humbled to be your colleague and friend. Enjoy retirement and the new adventures it will bring.  Godspeed and Love, Susy and the girls

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Gale,

Congratulations on a well deserved retirement!!  The time has come to enjoy your free time with the grandkids and family.  You are truly and role model to me and others.  I can't express in words how much your kind smile and hugs meant to me during those difficult times. I will always remember that about you. I wish you a great retirement and hope to see you soon!!

Norma

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Happy Retirement! I will miss you so much!! You are one of the reasons I am a teacher. I have the best memories from your classes and will hold them close to my heart! Thank you, for all that you have done for me at ACC!  I wish you the best in your future endeavors.

Becky Olivarez

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Congratulations on your retirement!  I am so excited for you to start your new chapter.  Love you, Jeanie

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We had a great journey together.  Now it's time for you to really have fun and enjoy not having to be some where on time and doing all that paper work. I hope only the best for you. Sleep in, travel (after COVID) and enjoy your family. I will miss seeing you at the lab school but hope to see you around.
Love
Jennifer

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Hi Gale,
I looked through several song lyrics to find a quote to share on your retirement. I couldn't find anything that was better than one you are already familiar with.

"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else." Fred Rogers

I wish for you peace, joy, love, and adventure in your retirement.  -Charlene

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It has been a pleasure working with you & I hope you will enjoy the next chapter of your journey to the fullest - which I know you will! You have helped many of our students, our department with all your knowledge and have changed many lives. Happy Retirement! Letty

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There are not enough words to thank you for all that you have done. ♥️ You were my professor for numerous courses while I was a student, and I appreciated every one of them with you. Fun fact; when I initially decided to go to ACC and purse my education in Child Development, you were the first person I emailed in the department to ask about one of the courses. Fast forward a few years later, I am here but now as a part of the ACC Children's Lab School family! And it is in part thanks to you. Your support, encouragement, and guidance helped me become who I am and get to where I am today. I hope you enjoy your retirement journey as you so greatly deserve it! I will always appreciate everything you have taught me. Thank you again, for everything! ♥️
Wishing you the best,
Mayra

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I appreciate everything you taught me in your classes through the semester I had you as my professor. You have taught me so much that I have taken with me as I have continued my education in becoming pre-k teacher. I will always remember the talks we had in your office and the day I brought the baby goat to the lab school. I enjoy every class I had with you and each assignment you give me because I liked challenges and thinking outside the box and each assignment I learned something new and I have taken everything that you have taught me to heart and to my new job at Wimberley ISD as special aid. So I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart because I appreciate everything you give me and the advice you gave me because it has come in handy when I need it most and thank you again. I hope you have a happy and enjoyable retirement.

Love, Madison Parrish

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I will miss your passion and commitment to the field of early childhood. That includes working to make this world a better place for young children and their families as well as working to ensure the success of all of our Child Development students in their educational pursuits. You've inspired me and many others with your collaborative spirit as you encouraged us to work as a team.

It's time to enjoy the free time you will have after retirement.
Knowing you, I'm sure you will find something to fill up that free time.  Whatever you decide to do with your time, have fun, Gale! You deserve it .

Oh yes, see you on your birthday!

With much gratitude - Patsy

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What a moment!!  Stepping into a new part of life - but we are together still  as we  move on to new goals, new places waiting to be explored. I look forward to our future as we continue to grow and change, diving into new challenges and adventures. Hearty congratulations on a job well done. We both have enjoyed ACC and our students and coworkers so much. Such fortunate women!  Best wishes to my good friend and co-conspirator of many years, rock on!   Sandra 

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What a moment!!  Stepping into a new part of life - but we are together still  as we  move on to new goals, new places waiting to be explored. I look forward to our future as we continue to grow and change, diving into new challenges and adventures. Hearty congratulations on a job well done. We both have enjoyed ACC and our students and coworkers so much. Such fortunate women!  Best wishes to my good friend and co-conspirator of many years, rock on!   Sandra 

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Ms. Gale,
I wish you the best on your journey through retirement I know you will make the most of it! I appreciate all you did for me during my time at ACC. The endless talks about life and the amazing advice and guidance still help me to this day. I became a better mother and professional because of you. You inspired me to continue and here I am about to get my bachelor's and I know you played a role in that! Thank you! Blessings and best wished for you and your family!!
-Dulce

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The following retirement words of wisdom perfectly reflect my wishes for you...

"May you be proud of the work you have done, the person you are, and the difference you have made"

I would just add - may you also ROCK retirement, do what fills your bucket, and know that your legacy reaches far and wide in the Austin/Travis County early childhood community.

Katie

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Thank you for always believing in me. More than I believed in myself. I truly owe being here finally receiving my bachelors in education to you. While I put in the hard work, I would have never even thought about looking in this direction had you not always had full hearted faith in me and my abilities as a teacher.

Even after I left the child development department, you still kept up and encouraged me to complete my bachelors through Tech.

You embody everything that is right in this world and the love we need now more than ever. That said, I also know that you’ve put your entire heart and soul into this career and now you deserve to take care of yourself the way you have taken care of me and everyone else who’s lives you’ve touched.

Please, NEVER forget how much you and your life’s work has meant to all of us.

Much love,

Hector.

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It's so great to hear you are putting up your well earned bookmarks and retiring.   You have been a big part of why I was able to receive my BA in Education Leadership.  I hope your future endeavors include many days and nights with family, and friends, and hopefully safe travels around the world.   Enjoy your retirement friend, teacher, and mentor.  From Doris

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Hey Gale,
Thank you for helping me start my career and believe in my self and that I could achieve an education degree. I will forever be greatful.
Accasia McKinley-Howard

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Ms. Gale,
I am so thankful for all your years investing in me and in my education. I learned so much from you, about mindfulness, caring for little ones and loving others. I will never forget when you took me out for lunch and we got to just chat about life. You have touched so many lives including my own. I wish we could have seen more of each other these past few years, but I know I wouldn't be the woman and mother I am without your influence in my life. I pray retirement is a sweet season for you. And I hope all the best for you and your family. Here is a picture of my little family. Steven, Isabella and I. Love, Jessie Wucher (Cardenas)

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You have been with me since I was itty bitty and have watched me grow for many years. I am thankful for you and your many years of wisdom. You have played a very important part at ACC and as my aunt! You will be missed greatly at the Lab School, but I know you won't be too far. Hopefully when the dust settles we can play a trip to San Miguel or some place wonderful! Enjoy your retirement...you deserve it!

Love,

Sienna

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Thank so much for all your help. You are have a compassion in the Early Childhood field. You meet us on our education journey. You welcome and embrace culture. It was hard for me to understand the meaning between children development and I am feeling proud because you inspired in this field. Your pour your knowledge into my to better teach children into the community and then avocat for them. It take a special person to teach this profession based on people beliefs. You make understand and how to change children lives through my teaching. You shaped me and I felt in love with this field and all my heart is in because of your support and motivation. I will miss you when I am getting confuse about how to register for classes.
Abenan Fofie

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Thank you for your many years in the Child Care and Development department! Your contributions to the department and the college have not gone unnoticed and you will be truly missed. Thank you for your years of support and knowledge. Happy Retirement!

-Shannon

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You have been one of the early care and education field's jewels to thousands of students over the years, and a awesome mentor to me.  Thanks for all that you have given to others.  Now it is time for you, and I wish you well.
Happy Retirement!
Gwen

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You have contributed to the ACC community and been a model of a leader in the child development field.  I will always remember how you were my teacher and mentor and friend when I gave birth.  Wishing you a wonderful and restful retirement.

Gloria Perez :)

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Happy and sad, happy and sad -- you know how it goes!  Thanks for being a wonderful roll model and demonstrating what being a community leader is all about.  And thanks for hiring me 26 years ago -- best job ever!  Retirement is calling --- so do what Jimmy Buffet does:  "Breathe in. Breathe out.  Move on."
Wishing you well, and sending you loads of hugs
June :) xoxox

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I feel a sense of sadness knowing you are retiring but at the same time, I am happy for you. I don't know if you remember this but when I was hired back in 2008, you were one of the first faculty I met. I am so thankful for your compassion and support throughout the last couple of years. Your passion and support for our students is unbelievable. When I think about the ideal values of a community college professor, you are the embodiment of why we serve our students. I know you will spend a lot of time with the grandchildren. I wish you all the best.

Giao

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Happy Retirement! You will be missed! Cheers!

Melissa Brown

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Gale, I know you will be rocking retirement! We will miss you, but you deserve this moment.

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Gale, I know you will be rocking retirement! We will miss you, but you deserve this moment.

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Dawn