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Feeling blessed beyond measure.... All across the board - you all are such an amazing group of people! The way we come together and care for our kids makes Valdese a fantastic place to work!

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To the most fantastic office staff ever-
I love the conversations we have when I walk in half lost and not knowing why I came in there in the first place. Thank you for the kind words, smiles, and awesomeness.

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Russ, Schaefer, Powell, Sherrill-
You are the unsung heroes of our school.  Not only do you love each one of kids but you do it day in and day out with smiles and kindness.  Then you complete extra duties and offer your help in other grade levels.
You four are awesome and we are so fortunate to have you at Valdese.

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To Charles and Amber-
I have been in schools with not so great admin. Thank you for your understanding and hard work. Our school would not function the way it does without your support.

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To Lisa and staff…
I do not think there is anyone who works harder in our school then you guys. The amount of respect and appreciation I have for all of you is tremendous. I can’t say thank you enough.

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Lisa Blalock…you are one of the best educators I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Thank you for your flexibility and patience. Not just with your students, but with me as well. I appreciate everything you do for us!

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Thank you to my wonderful 4th grade team for picking up where we left off (before Virtual Academy) without missing a beat and for making sure I felt comfortable being back in the classroom. Your patience with my daily confusion, the random check ins when it is obvious I need them, and unyielding friendship is more than I could ever hope for. ❤️

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Thank you to Lisa Blalock and all she does with our EC kiddos. She has a personal connection with each one. She is so helpful with inclusion classes. You help make my job easier.

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THANK YOU to Ms. Lisa and the custodial staff.  You work so hard everyday and I appreciate you!

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THANK YOU to Ms. Lisa and the custodial staff.  You work so hard everyday and I appreciate you!

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I LOVE working here surrounded by excellent educators that I love and respect!!! We have

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I LOVE working here surrounded by excellent educators that I love and respect!!! We have

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Thank you Cafeteria staff for all the hard work you do. 

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Thank you Cafeteria staff for all the hard work you do. 

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I just want to thank the First Grade team for making my sub job so easy and enjoyable! I feel like we have been teaching together forever! Thank you for being so patient and understanding with all my questions! You ladies are the best!   Teresa Jacumin

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I just want to thank the First Grade team for making my sub job so easy and enjoyable! I feel like we have been teaching together forever! Thank you for being so patient and understanding with all my questions! You ladies are the best!   Teresa Jacumin

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You are the BEST! So thankful to work with all of you!

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Mrs. Lisa, Wendy, & all of our custodial staff members, Thank you for all of your hard work and everyday kindness. You are seen and so very appreciated! ♥️

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Mrs. Westcott & Mrs. Cozort, thank you for being great teachers for my girls!!  I appreciate everything you do for them.

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Mrs. Blalock, thank you for running out in the rain today to help pass out food bags!!

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Lauren Huffman, thanks for all your help with Title 1 and MTSS navigation!

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Crystal Stephens rocked our team teaching lesson today!!!

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Crystal Stephens rocked our team teaching lesson today!!!

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Amanda Speagle, thank you for all the hats you are wearing at the moment with the same sweet kindness!

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A HUGE shoutout to our K-2 VA teachers (and honestly in class teachers as well). I need a nap after 30 minutes with 1st graders and you do it all day long! You seriously rock and I appreciate all the work you do with those bouncing balls of energy. You deserve and snack and a nap.

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Amanda Thomas ROCKS!!!

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Nurse Hawn thank you for taking care of our students and staff and answering all of our questions.

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A huge thank you to the whole VES staff, what a year!  We are taking on the challenge of 2020 together and making it work!  We GOT This!!!! Love you all!

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Thank you Lauren Huffman for getting Trick or Read night in order. It’s going to be a wonderful evening for kids and the family’s to spend a little time together and not worry about this crazy time we live in.

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Special thanks to Poole and Ferrell for helping with the earthquake drill when we were short handed.

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Thanks to all those covering the morning/afternoon duties for so many of us. The Valdese Team is OUTSTANDING! I am very fortunate to work with a staff that steps up no matter what!

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Thanks to Lauren Huffman for stepping in at a moments notice to get us through the CogAT.

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Mandy, you are doing an amazing job with art on a cart! I love the tigers on the gallery wall!

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Mandy, you are doing an amazing job with art on a cart! I love the tigers on the gallery wall!

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Amanda Speagle, you have been so wonderful to us all. Thank you for putting up with all of us teachers who are constantly having to make changes to our attendance! I can’t imagine how many hours you put in specifically just keeping up with attendance, in addition to everything else! We love you!

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Thanks Mr. Williams & Mrs. Efird for being such great supporters no matter what!! I am so thankful for fantastic leadership during these crazy times!

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Huge shoutout to Lisa and the custodial staff.. thank you for going above and beyond to make sure our rooms are clean! You guys are rockstars!!

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Thanks for all you do to keep us all safe and healthy! We appreciate your hard work more than you know!

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A huge shout out to those stepping up where needed!! Barbara Purcell, Jordan Ferrell, Caryl Herrick, Brittany Schafer, Joanna Heilman, Cindy Powell and Crystal Stephens! 

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A huge shout out to those stepping up where needed!! Barbara Purcell, Jordan Ferrell, Caryl Herrick, Brittany Schafer, Joanna Heilman, Cindy Powell and Crystal Stephens! 

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Special thanks to all those involved in BOG3 testing. You make my life easier! Give yourself a pat on the back!

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Special thanks to all those involved in BOG3 testing. You make my life easier! Give yourself a pat on the back!

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Thank you Lauren Whitson for standing in the pouring rain as we tried to locate a bus for a student. 

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Thank you Lauren Whitson for standing in the pouring rain as we tried to locate a bus for a student. 

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My new 4th grade family, thank you so much for helping me learn new curriculum and content!  You guys have been a fantastic new family to me!  My 5th grade family, thanks so much for hitting the ground rolling so I can get caught up when I need to.  You've been lifesavers!

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My new 4th grade family, thank you so much for helping me learn new curriculum and content!  You guys have been a fantastic new family to me!  My 5th grade family, thanks so much for hitting the ground rolling so I can get caught up when I need to.  You've been lifesavers!

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I've worked with many teachers from all over the state. I am truly blessed to work here at Valdese with the most amazing teachers and friends!

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I've worked with many teachers from all over the state. I am truly blessed to work here at Valdese with the most amazing teachers and friends!

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Thank you Lauren Huffman for all that you do for the staff and students at Valdese.  You are always willing to go the extra mile and help out where ever you are needed.

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Thank you Lauren Huffman for all that you do for the staff and students at Valdese.  You are always willing to go the extra mile and help out where ever you are needed.

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TO ALL VES TIGERS & CUBS "You make coming to work, WORTH IT"!

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To the best nurses in the county,
Robin, Thank you ❤️
Nurse Hawn, You have already shown that I have nothing to worry about, I'm in good hands.♥️

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Lynn, YOU ARE the BEST!!!! Thank you for "pouring" yourself into this cafeteria. Girl remember we need you all year so pace yourself. 🥰

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Lisa and team,
THANK YOU for working so hard to keep us safe and looking good, I appreciate all the little (and big) things you do for us.

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Mandy,
You are so talented in EVERYTHING you do, whether it's in a small classroom or on a larger scale. I believe that all the students are going to benefit from your expertise.

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Thank you for all of your help, constantly answering my questions and pausing your work to do it with smiles on your faces! You are appreciated and loved!

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VES teachers, you are my heroes! I have never seen a group of people work SO hard day in and out. As a colleague and parent of a VES student, I am amazed and and grateful for ALL OF YOU daily! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

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VES teachers, you are my heroes! I have never seen a group of people work SO hard day in and out. As a colleague and parent of a VES student, I am amazed and and grateful for ALL OF YOU daily! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

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Holly Russ,
If you were a book, I would give you "The National Book Award". You are a prize and I am so thankful that we got you.

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To Robin and Amanda,
You are both lifesavers to me. 🥰

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To Robyn Waycaster and the Whole Team,
You are ALL doing an impressive job!

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Queen,
It was my pleasure to be Your greeter each morning! I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to learn and grow with you each day. You are doing an exceptionally amazing job being a Vitual Academy
TEACHER 🌈☀️🥰

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I wish I could name everyone. I am so happy to be a part of this school. Much love to everyone. Stay safe and well! ♥️

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Charles Williams, Carla Efird, Kristie Compton,
Thank you for your leadership and support. I am so glad to be a part of VES with you all! Much love!

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Jennifer Wright,
You are the BEST! I will miss seeing you in my classroom each day, but I am happy we are still on the same hall. You are sunshine and rainbows!
Who will open the door and greet me now....lol.
Love you Queen!

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Jeri Banghart, Amy Carson, & Mary Hartman...thank you for being a wonderful group of ladies to work with. I love each of you and am thankful to be a part of the team!

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Thank you for all of your technology help and shares. You are a true Wonder Woman! Love ya!

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To Alicia...for always going above and beyond for our pre-k children!  You are the teacher who makes kids excited to come to school!!  Can't wait for Monday!

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To Alicia...for always going above and beyond for our pre-k children!  You are the teacher who makes kids excited to come to school!!  Can't wait for Monday!

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Thank you to the Amanda and Robin for all that they do every day to help the students, parents, and staff as I don't know what we would do without both of you!

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Thank you to the Amanda and Robin for all that they do every day to help the students, parents, and staff as I don't know what we would do without both of you!

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I want to thank Holly Russ for all that she does for the staff and the students.  You are amazing!!

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I want to thank Holly Russ for all that she does for the staff and the students.  You are amazing!!

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Mr. Daigler, Mrs. Berryhill, Mrs. Banghart, Thank you for being willing to allow me to Zoom with your class! Look forward to working with each of you and these sweet students when they return.

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Mr. Daigler, Mrs. Berryhill, Mrs. Banghart, Thank you for being willing to allow me to Zoom with your class! Look forward to working with each of you and these sweet students when they return.

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Caryl Herrick,  it is comforting to know we have each other for support when addressing students with their many needs.

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Caryl Herrick,  it is comforting to know we have each other for support when addressing students with their many needs.

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You are so caring and compassionate toward your families. You always share lots of Grace and you are rocking the google slides for lessons!

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You are doing a "rock star" job at virtual teaching! Thanks for always helping us smile and be just a little crazy!

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Thanks for all the great finds you have on SeeSaw, activities, and other goodies!

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I slid out on a Friday and didn't get to say goodbye to very many of you...probably a good thing tho cause I am  a weepy mess with Goodbyes. I want you ALL to know that I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! I miss you all but I have been welcomed at Salem with open arms! Thank you to Mrs. Efrid and Mr. Williams for leading us with such grace through this crazy and trying time. And for the staff that delivered your babies to my door, you all do an amazing job and teach with your hearts. For my team and Mrs. Mandy Sherrill, you all ROCK and you got this!
Love to you all,
April Hullette

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Caryl is willing to help whenever she is asked even though she is swamped with other things to do. She works hard each day to make sure that others have everything they need. Caryl is awesome.

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As others have already said, Holly goes above and beyond to help anyone who asks for her help, even if she is busy doing something else. She works super hard every day and is amazing.

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Thank you so much for all your help with the technology and device support. I couldn't make it without you and our parents couldn't either. You are an asset to our school. Thank you for all your hard work you do each and every day.

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Thank you office staff for going above and beyond to help navigate all the parents who come in and need help with the technology or when they have questions.  I couldn't have done it without your help.

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Looking forward to having you, Mandy Sherrill, as a part of our team!  I know you'll do great and love it!!!

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Looking forward to having you, Mandy Sherrill, as a part of our team!  I know you'll do great and love it!!!

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Thank Holly Russ for organizing the Special Areas group!  You are appreciated and valued!!!  THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

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Thank Holly Russ for organizing the Special Areas group!  You are appreciated and valued!!!  THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

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A big shout out to Amanda S and Robin C.  Thank you for always answering questions and assisting me with anything I ask.

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A big shout out to Amanda S and Robin C.  Thank you for always answering questions and assisting me with anything I ask.

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Thanks so much for being soooo generous with your letterland videos -- Not sure how I am going to fill your shoes now that you all are back in session but I will try to hone in on your "dora the explorer" vibes and do my best !!! You are a rockstar!

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Wowzie wow wow!!! It is so incredible how a team of 5 people can come together and share ideas and lessons and work together so seemlessly!! I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of something so ahhhmazing!!

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Mr. Williams and Mrs. Efird; thank you for all you are doing to help things run smoothly and for pushing us to accept the greater challenge. You have encouraged us to rise above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined ourselves as teachers doing. You have believed in us and saw greater things than we could see within ourselves. I am blessed to be a part of this wonderful Valdese family!

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Mr. Williams and Mrs. Efird; thank you for all you are doing to help things run smoothly and for pushing us to accept the greater challenge. You have encouraged us to rise above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined ourselves as teachers doing. You have believed in us and saw greater things than we could see within ourselves. I am blessed to be a part of this wonderful Valdese family!

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Robin and Amanda; you ladies are amazing! Thank you for all you do for us and how hard you work to keep things running smoothly in the office!

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Robin and Amanda; you ladies are amazing! Thank you for all you do for us and how hard you work to keep things running smoothly in the office!

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Jordan, Lauren W., Tonya; we will always be the 2nd grade squad! Thankful for our friendship. Miss you ladies and wish you a fabulous year! 

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Jordan, Lauren W., Tonya; we will always be the 2nd grade squad! Thankful for our friendship. Miss you ladies and wish you a fabulous year! 

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Thank you Lisa Blalock, Amber Gersch, Caryl Herrick for all you have done to help me acclimate to this new position! I am thrilled to be working with such an amazing team!

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Thank you Lisa Blalock, Amber Gersch, Caryl Herrick for all you have done to help me acclimate to this new position! I am thrilled to be working with such an amazing team!

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Lisa Blalock, Stacey Lawhorn, Amber Gersch: I'm so glad to be a part of the student support team with you fabulous ladies! Thank you for all that you do for our students and families. 

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Lisa Blalock, Stacey Lawhorn, Amber Gersch: I'm so glad to be a part of the student support team with you fabulous ladies! Thank you for all that you do for our students and families. 

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Caryl Herrick: You are AMAZING! I don't know how you do all that you do, but you do it so well! Thank you for taking care of our students and staff, and always going that extra mile.

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Caryl Herrick: You are AMAZING! I don't know how you do all that you do, but you do it so well! Thank you for taking care of our students and staff, and always going that extra mile.

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Amber Gersch, Thank you for your willingness to always help and kind heart to all!

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Taylor Reece and Heather Holland, I don't know what I would have done without you ladies last year during my stint in 5th grade. Thank you for helping me and always giving of your time and support.

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Taylor Reece and Heather Holland, I don't know what I would have done without you ladies last year during my stint in 5th grade. Thank you for helping me and always giving of your time and support.

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Amanda Thomas, you are a rock star! Thank you for all you taught me last year in 5th grade. I'm thankful to learn from you and I'm so glad you are here at Valdese.

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Amanda Thomas, you are a rock star! Thank you for all you taught me last year in 5th grade. I'm thankful to learn from you and I'm so glad you are here at Valdese.

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Jordan Ferrell, you amaze me with your energy and enthusiasm. I'm so glad you are part of our family and I love learning from you!

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Jordan Ferrell, you amaze me with your energy and enthusiasm. I'm so glad you are part of our family and I love learning from you!

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Christina Poole, I'm so glad that you are a part of the Valdese family. I learn so much from you every day!

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Christina Poole, I'm so glad that you are a part of the Valdese family. I learn so much from you every day!

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Mrs. Russ, you are amazing! You have so many jobs and you do them all so well :)

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Mrs. Russ, you are amazing! You have so many jobs and you do them all so well :)

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A huge thank you to Mr. Williams and Mrs. Efird. Thank you for your support and encouragement and for being true leaders!

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A huge thank you to Mr. Williams and Mrs. Efird. Thank you for your support and encouragement and for being true leaders!

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Thank you Kristie Compton for your patience with me in completing a certain PD on time! 

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Thank you Kristie Compton for your patience with me in completing a certain PD on time! 

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Thank you to Lisa and our custodial crew for a clean campus and for always being there to help us at any time.

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Thank you to Lisa and our custodial crew for a clean campus and for always being there to help us at any time.

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We have the best Cafeteria staff in all of NC.  I am pretty sure most restaurants don't run this smoothly.  Thank you to each one of you for your smiles, kind words, and love for our students.

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Mrs. Moulton, Thank you for sharing resources and for checking on me during our transition to Virtual Academy!

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Mrs. Berryhill, thank you for being an amazing teacher. Lacey has enjoyed all your Zooms and she is so excited to be in your classroom next week. 

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Mrs. Berryhill, thank you for being an amazing teacher. Lacey has enjoyed all your Zooms and she is so excited to be in your classroom next week. 

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Mrs. Ferrell, I don't think I could have made it this far without you. You have shared so much with me and it has be amazing. Thank you so much for all your help and support. I'm so glad to get to work with you. Love you friend! 

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Mrs. Ferrell, I don't think I could have made it this far without you. You have shared so much with me and it has be amazing. Thank you so much for all your help and support. I'm so glad to get to work with you. Love you friend! 

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Mrs. Cline and Mrs. Burgess, I honestly can't thank you enough for all you have done. You welcomed me with open arms and have helped me so much! I have already learned so much and appreciate your help and support. I love being apart of this 3rd grade team! Love you both!  

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Mrs. Cline and Mrs. Burgess, I honestly can't thank you enough for all you have done. You welcomed me with open arms and have helped me so much! I have already learned so much and appreciate your help and support. I love being apart of this 3rd grade team! Love you both!  

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2nd grade team! Y’all are wonderful. Thank you for bringing me in as a new team member. I love the collaboration and the willingness to help each person in our group.

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Kristie Compton, thank you for guidance and clarity as we are navigating this year. You make sure we are taken care of no matter what!

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Thank you Christina Poole for the new friendship and being there in a moments notice to help!

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Kristi Compton for always trying to make things simple to help ease our minds.

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Jeri for always trying to make sure everyone is OK.

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To Mandy for always going above and beyond.

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Thanks to Whitney for always being a step ahead for our team!  Grace.