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Mr. De Joya, thanks for all you have done to support the students and staff at RHS. We will really miss you! :) Ms. Karen

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Ms. Pata, we will miss your smiling face and your company at lunch! Thanks for supporting all the kids - especially the ones who loved math!
<3 Ms. Karen

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You have brought such joy to the dancers and the audience at RHS. We will miss you!! :) Ms. Karen

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You have been so calm and helpful in the craziness that is a school office. Best of luck in the future. We'll miss you! :) Ms. Karen

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Teacher Chen, I have so enjoyed getting to know you these past two (crazy) years. I'm especially glad we got to hang out at prom this spring! lol Wishing you all the best! :) Ms. Karen

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Your amazing spoken word poems inspire us all. I'm so glad the students at RHS got to experience having you as their teacher. You are so amazing at supporting kids! All the best to you! :) Ms. Karen

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(Unfortunately since I didn't come to your class, that's about all I know in Spanish! ha!) Thank you for teaching our kids. Wishing you a great future! :) Ms. Karen

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The weekly video announcements were wonderful. Thank you for supporting our kids in their exploration of broadcast journalism. Good luck! :) Ms. Karen

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Our orchestra was beautiful this year! Thank you so much for supporting our students in making music. All the best for the future! :) Ms. Karen

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Mr. DeJoya - I believe deep in my heart that you will be back with us.  Our Department will have a huge hole without you.  You have made a huge difference in many lives.  Safe travels and I hope to see you again soon!  xo Gretchen Hillstead

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Mr. DeJoya - I believe deep in my heart that you will be back with us.  Our Department will have a huge hole without you.  You have made a huge difference in many lives.  Safe travels and I hope to see you again soon!  xo Gretchen Hillstead

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Ms. Pata - My better half!  We started together and took those kiddos across the stage.  I already miss you in Room 343 and now you will be across the globe.  Come back to us as soon as you can!  Love you!!  Gretchen Hillstead

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Ms. Pata - My better half!  We started together and took those kiddos across the stage.  I already miss you in Room 343 and now you will be across the globe.  Come back to us as soon as you can!  Love you!!  Gretchen Hillstead

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Ms. Tukeva - What will we do without you??!!  RHS is losing a treasure. Please go and have amazing adventures - You have more than earned it!  xoxo Gretchen

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Ms. Tukeva - What will we do without you??!!  RHS is losing a treasure. Please go and have amazing adventures - You have more than earned it!  xoxo Gretchen

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Fabi!  Go Stomp in H.R.... bring us some great staff!  We will always include you in the fun events - Always an Oiler!  xo Gretchen

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Fabi!  Go Stomp in H.R.... bring us some great staff!  We will always include you in the fun events - Always an Oiler!  xo Gretchen

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Thank you for doing those amazing video announcements for Homeroom. My students enjoyed them!

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Thank you for doing those amazing video announcements for Homeroom. My students enjoyed them!

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Mucha suerte en sus futuros proyectos. Gracias por dar clase a nuestros estudiantes!

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Mucha suerte en sus futuros proyectos. Gracias por dar clase a nuestros estudiantes!

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Mucha suerte en HR!

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Good luck, Ms. Pata and thank you for supporting our students.

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We will miss you, Mr. De Joya. Thank you for all your work. My students always felt supported by you. You are an amazing teacher!

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We will miss you, Ms. Tukeva.

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Best wishes on your new adventure! It has been a pleasure to work with you at RHS. You have been a caring and kind colleague to me. I will miss seeing you around!
Ms. Laura

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It has been an honor to work with you: a Richmond High legend. Thank you for all you have taught me and for the support you have given me. I appreciate you! Best wishes on this new chapter of your life!
Ms. Laura

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¡Te vamos a extrañar, Fabi! Gracias haber sido una colega maravillosa. Siempre apoyando a todes y con una gran sonrisa en el medio del caos.  Te deseo lo mejor en este nuevo puesto de trabajo.
Ms. Laura

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It saddens me to learn that you are departing. It has been a pleasure to get to know you and work with you. I wish you the best on your next adventure! You are a wonderful person and teacher! Thank you for all the thoughtful subbing you have done for Internationals.
Ms. Laura

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I'm not exactly sure why you are departing Richmond High, but I know in my heart that you were a teacher to keep for our community. I wish you the best in your next steps!
Ms. Laura

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Querida Maribel:
Ha sido un placer trabajar contigo. Estoy segura de que Mr. Romero hubiese estado muy feliz de ver un departamento de español compuesto de varios profes y una ex alumna suya. Tengo el gran deseo de que vuelvas a RHS <3 Ojalá Mr. Hurst lo permita algún día. Ahora nos queda cultivar la amistad que ha nacido gracias a este cruce de caminos.
Los mejores deseos,
Laura

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Hi Teacher Chen,

I'm sad to see you go but I'm so much more excited to see what you will do in the future. I'm sure it'll be wonderful and I appreciate all the times we've talked and said hi in the hallway. I wish you the best!

Thank you,
Sasono

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It saddens me to learn that you are departing. You have done a lot for our students this year. I appreciate your work and your camaraderie this last year. Best wishes in your next steps!
Ms. Laura

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Best wishes in your next steps!
Ms. Laura

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Best wishes in your next steps!
Ms. Laura

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Maribel, ha sido un placer trabajar contigo. Espero que puedas quedarte en Richmond High el año que viene. Si no es así, te deseo muchísima suerte en tu próxima andadura profesional y, por supuesto, espero que sigamos cultivando la amistad que tenemos. Gracias, compi.

Beñat

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Chen! You will be dearly missed by this school. You will always have friends here so don't be a stranger (: Thank you for brining such kindness and hope to the classroom. It has genuinely inspired me!
Ms. Ligon

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We will miss you so dearly, but I am very excited for you. I hope you rest often because you deserve it and come visit us!
Ms. Ligon

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Thank you for always going above and beyond to support our students! You will be deeply missed!
Ms. Ligon

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Thank you for brining high energy and spirit to the school this year. I have truly not thanked you enough throughout the school year- but you work has meant so much. I know your future will be bright and I hope you enjoy it (:
Ms. Ligon

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Thank you so much for your dedication and effort! My students and I always looked forward to the broadcast videos (:
Ms. Ligon

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Good luck on your next adventure! RHS will miss you! ;) Gretchen Hillstead

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Thank you for bringing so much joy to RHS... the students participated and loved every activity.  Good luck in your next spot!
;)  Mrs. H

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Thank you for all that you brought to RHS!  Good luck in your next adventure!
;) Mrs. Hillstead

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Your video presentations with the students were the highlights of the Advisory periods.  Good luck on your next adventure!
Mrs. H

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Thank you for the music.
;) Mrs. Hillstead

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You've always put a smile on my face with your ever-present good humor and playfulness. I will really miss having you around! You better come back to us soon!!! <3
-Emilia (Calderon)

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You have worked so hard to help our math kiddos, and I am sooo grateful!!! I will miss you, please come back to us soon!!! You are a caring, funny, and wonderful teacher!
Emilia (Calderon)

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I honestly can't imagine RHS without you, girl!!! I'm so happy for you in your promotion, but I'm really gonna miss hearing your voice on the other line at work and enjoying your sassy comments about things, hahaha. Don't be a stranger! I'll see you at East Bros!
Emilia (Calderon)

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You are a super talented, thoughtful, and just joy-giving person! I'm SO UPSET that you're leaving. I'm going to miss your energy and the flair you brought to leadership. I wish you the best for your next adventure and hope to see you at RHS again someday.
Emilia (Calderon)

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When I was subbing for Ms. Schmalz during distance learning last year, I felt so reassured knowing that you were working with the students in the class. You are an integral part of why some of those students were able to successfully graduate this year. Thank you for all that you do! -Suzanne Chen

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Thank you so much for all that you do to support the staff and the students every day! -Suzanne Chen

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I will miss hanging out with you, especially around music! I am excited for your next year: continuing your education in math! Come back and visit us! :) Karen

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Thank you for all the work that you have done for our RHS community! 👏🏽 Your legacy must me preserved, continued, and embraced at RHS! You are a living legend!! 🙌🏽
-Mr G

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It was great working with you when we taught the class of 2022 together in World History and US History.  I wish you all the best in your future.   - Mr. Hastings

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You were such a super huge help with the class of 2021.  I really appreciated all the attention you gave the students to make sure they were able to keep up with the class.  We couldn't have done it without you.   - Mr. Hastings

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I know our students will miss you.  You did a great job this year and I hope you find what you are looking for. - Mr. Hastings

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Thanks for coming back and helping us out.  I know you made a huge difference to your students.  Best of luck in your future!   - Mr. Hastings

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Thank you for setting high expectations for our students.  The structure, follow through, and accountability you gave your students really showed in my classroom.  I never had to worry about one of your cheerleaders or your more seasoned dancers because I knew they understood the value of practice, feedback, and focus.  Although I have to admit I admired your teaching from afar, you are one of my role models.  Thanks again for everything. -Mr. Hastings

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You are an amazing teacher as you are a human being! You went above and beyond for your students and we all appreciate that! I am going to miss you! I wish you the best! - Ms. Christina Rios

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You are an amazing teacher and I am going to miss you Ms. Pata! I hope all goes well in the future and I wish you the absolute best always! - Ms. Christina Rios

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I'm so sad not saying hi to you every morning and am still hoping you come back to RHS ASAP Lol I am always wishing you the best! We'll definitely keep in touch! -Ms. Christina Rios

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Teacher Chen! I am so sad you are leaving! The Law Academy will not be the same without you! Your students all said how amazing and how understanding you always were to them and of course they all appreciated you so much! I wish you the best always! -Ms. Christina Rios

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Fabiola thank you, you have been so helpful and kind, such warmth in spirit. Best wishes for your future!

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Fabiola thank you, you have been so helpful and kind, such warmth in spirit. Best wishes for your future!

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I'm going to miss your frankness, your humor, and your fun personality! You not only survived your first year teaching, but you rocked it and put your own spin on your algebra 1 class! I'm so proud of you!! Congrats on getting into grad school, best of luck, girl!! Don't be a stranger <3
Emilia

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Chen! You were a spectacular addition to the RHS team and will be missed. You did a great job this year. I hope, when state side, you won't be a stranger and we can continue to recommend the best fantasy books we're reading/have read. Good luck to you!
Mr. Amarant

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Fabi! I apologize in advance now that you're going to be the HR person I hit up first and for everything. I'm excited for you, but also very grateful to you for the simple pleasantries that make a new teacher feel welcome in their first few years, and all the hard work you do for RHS. Thank you.
Mr. Amarant

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Dear Teacher Chen -
It is so sad that you are leaving us.  You were a worthy successor to Ms. Schmalz, a great neighbor, my favorite Chinese language source, and a reassuring presence to have across the hall from me.
Good luck in all your future endeavors!  I know you will be successful wherever you go.
Mr. Mooney

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Thank you for extending several invitations to choir. I appreciate the lovely pieces you suggested and regret we didn't get to see it through. Best wishes in your next endeavor.- Ms. Green

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We miss you! thank you for everything!

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Mr De Joya,
Thank you for all your support during this school year, especially with subbing. I am very sad to see you go. Mornings just won't be the same without your daily hellos and good mornings. Please take lots of care and I wish you nothing but the best in your future! - Fabi

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Mr De Joya it has been a pleasure working with you. You will be very missed by all of us. I hope to see you back in a year. Good luck this next year and enjoy all the good that will come with this big change. I wish you the best!

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Ms Pata I am very sad to see you go and hope that you find your way back to us in the future. I will miss your wonderful smile and lovely demeanor as well as our small conversations. I pray that all your wishes come true sooner rather than later. You are a wonderful teacher and I am sure that you left a piece of you in all of your students hearts as well as in mine. Enjoy taking care of yourself. You deserve it.

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Ms Tukeva not seeing you and hearing your voice every day will feel to me like I am working at another school. I never felt alone while working late in the evenings because I always knew you were there as well. RHS just won’t be the same without you. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift of dance with so many generations and for always being generous with your time. Your passion and love for dance could be seen reflected in your past students such as Lolita and Miss Guerrero. Your teaching career left an impressive mark on this school and the hearts of the students. I wish you the best in this new wonderful chapter of your life. Thank you for being the wonderful human being that you are. It is now time for you to pour all that dedication into pampering yourself and enjoying your loved ones.

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Faby I miss you but I am very happy for you. The goal has always been to be able to move on at the right time and this year had your new job ready. Thank you for the many years at RHS and specially this last one. I miss all your help but most of all the sassy way that you answered when the right time called for it. I miss having sore abs from laughing so much while you told me a story and can’t believe I will say this….. even the mini asthma attacks caused from laughing. If you had stayed one more year I would have developed six’s pack abs. I blame you for my soft abs. I expect my weekly dose of laughs. See you soon!

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Ms. Pata,
You will be missed. I am so sad to see you go. I have always appreciated the collaboration we've shared in helping our students. I wish you the best of luck, and await your return to RHS- J. Calderon