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Congratulations on your retirement!
Thank you for all your hard work as teacher. I truly believe it payed off because you have made such a big impact in so many of our lives. You will forever be my favorite teacher and someone I will always hold so close to my heart. Thank you for always looking out for me and checking up on me constantly. Your class was always the highlight of my day.  I hope your next chapter brings you so much happiness❤️ Sending you the biggest virtual hug.
Valentina Tamayo

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Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you so much for all of the lessons and laughs you gave me while I was at westglades. You will always be my favorite teacher!

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Cheers! Happy Retirement! Love you much and I'll see you soon. 😀
-Jenny Stratos

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Mrs. Rioux - congratulations on your retirement! Looking back on my elementary, middle and high school years, there’s no doubt you were a teacher who had the greatest impact on me. As you enter the next stage of your life, I hope you know just how much your students love you and how deep a role you played in shaping us into the people we are today. I can still visualize your classroom and will always remember those days extremely fondly. THANK YOU for everything!
- Sarah Ponczek

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Hi Sue,

I can’t believe you are retiring!! You have been a part of the Westglades family since the very beginning, when Westglades didn’t even have a building. Remember the electives were floating not only room to room but from Coral Springs Middle to Tradewinds Elementary?
I am going to miss not only you but all the amazing stories I would hear from my students about you and your class. They love you, I love you…everyone loves you.  Think about all the lives you have impacted, both students and staff. Although you will no longer be in the building, your impact will be here forever. 🥰
Now, go enjoy every minute of the peace and relaxation. You earned and deserve an amazing next chapter.

Love you,
Sharon Golzbein

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Congrats on your retirement! Thank you for everything that you've taught me throughout my entire middle school journey. You have helped shaped me into the person I am today and I will always be grateful for that. I'll miss circle time, your UFO stories, and all the other fun talks we had. Thank you so much for everything that you've done for me.
With all the love in my heart,
Aria Kassam

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Congratulations on your retirement Mrs. Rioux!!!  I’ll never forget the impact you’ve had on me and my friends.  Thank you so much for all the memories and life lessons!!!  You were always there for me when I needed someone to talk to.  I genuinely cannot imagine what Middle School would’ve been like without you and your class.  Again, thank you for everything, and enjoy your retirement ❤️ - Ralph Curra

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Congratulations!
I'm so happy for you. Enjoy every second of your retirement, you have earned it.
You will be missed here at Westglades.
- Carrie Yon

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My mom needs to have a happy hour in your honor!

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Dear Mrs. Rioux,
I want to thank you for your absolute amazing class. You always made me laugh and always made me feel comfortable and at home with whatever topic we were discussing. You are my second mom. Congrats on your retirement and I know I am one of the lucky ones because I will get to see you.
Love,
Jordan

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Mrs. Rioux!!

Congratulations on your retirement! You have played such an important role in my education, my community, and my family and I am so grateful for all of the memories we share! I love that you were also able to have my baby brother as a student and that you have been an incredible friend and coworker to my mom. You are so special and have touched so many lives throughout your years as our teacher! You gave us middle schoolers a safe place to learn and grow and you taught us important lessons that we not only needed in school, but also in life. From teaching me about aliens to sitting around my mom's dining room table as I got older, you have always made me laugh! Thank you for being such an advocate for your students, an amazing friend to my mama, and an educator who has inspired me to help others. You are truly one of a kind! Enjoy your new free time and spoil your grandson just like you spoiled all of us for so many years. We love you!
Love, Rachel Sonenblum (and the rest of the Sullivan family!)

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Sue,
I'm so happy for you, but sad for us.  You will be dearly missed.  You've been such a great friend over the years and an amazing teacher.  Wishing you a very restful and happy retirement!  Please keep in touch!
Love,
Rachael G

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No doubt you’ve positively impacted many students and colleagues over the years you have spent in this career. I’ll never forget how your embracing spirit made me feel welcome when I was new at WMS. Congrats and enjoy!

♥️Allison Coombs🤟🏾

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From the moment I met you I knew we were meant to be friends. I watched how you taught and saw how you touched so many lives, my own included. After all the years, you deserve your retirement. Just learn to enjoy it and make the best of every moment of it. I love you my “Southern Sister”.
Lisa

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In the begining 20 years ago, we met. You have touch so many lives in the community, you are a legend. Enjoy your retirement, it is well deserved!

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Sue, we have been through so many adventures in this phase of our Teacher Life.
We go way back from Coral Springs Middle. It's amazing how our friendship has withstood the test of time and change.
May you be proud as I am of the work you have done and the difference you have made along the way.
Enjoy the journey, my friend.
With all my love,
Ivette

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Sue....you have made such a big impact on my boys and they are so lucky that they had you for their teacher and I am so lucky to call you my friend!! I want to wish you the best of luck! Enjoy everyday! I will miss you!

Love,
Suzanne Cruz

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Congrats Sue⭐️⭐️⭐️Best wishes for your next chapter❤️❤️🙏🙏hope to see you soon. Cynde Sabatino-Thomas 

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Congrats Sue⭐️⭐️⭐️Best wishes for your next chapter❤️❤️🙏🙏hope to see you soon. Cynde Sabatino-Thomas 

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Yay!! Ms. Rioux! So happy for you! You will be missed dearly! Kylie loved having you as a teacher and I loved seeing your smiling face every day! Enjoy every single minute of your retirement! ~BIG HUGS!
Chanda

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congratulations on your retirement! you deserve the world! thank you so much for all you have done for the students that are at/ went through westglades. you changed my whole experience there and i couldn’t be more thankful. xoxo - sarah lieberman

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Huge congrats on your retirement, Ms. Rioux! Thank you for being a bright light in so many lives for so many years. Best of luck with your future ❤️ - Jackie Corin

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Westglades has been blessed to have you, through the years you’ve been such a kind role model for all the students who were lucky enough to find themselves in your classes. I wish you happiness in you next adventure!
With so much love and admiration!
All the best!
💜Mary Corin💜

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Congratulations, Sue!! You made it!!!! You've done so much for the students and the faculty at Westgaldes. You will be missed! It sucks I didn't get to be there before you leave, but I hope you have a fun time enjoying your retirement. You've earned it!
- Eric Cheng

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Rioux,
What a journey it has been.  I can't think of a time when thinking about you hasn't made me smile.  You are truly a gem and a one-of-a-kind teacher and friend.  I am forever grateful for the times we have shared and for the years of friendship.  I wish you many things in retirement, but most of all I wish you peace. This is your time to relax and take time for yourself. You are truly "chicken soup for the soul".
Love,
Dawn

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Congrats! I will miss you so much! Enjoy and relax and paint all day!! Sit at the beach too! xoxo Love ya Debbie Golding

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Congrats! I will miss you so much! Enjoy and relax and paint all day!! Sit at the beach too! xoxo Love ya Debbie Golding

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Congratulations on your well deserved retirement! You are so amazing and will be dearly missed by students and staff here at Westglades. I know I have big shoes to fill! Enjoy every minute of your retirement!
Love,
Sami Ginsberg xoxo

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Congrats and Best Wishes from all in the Band!!!! We love you and thank you for always looking out for our kiddos! Stay Safe, Be Well, Have Fun!!!

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I am so happy and excited for you! You, my friend, deserve the best life has to offer on your new journey.  Much happiness and love on your retirement!  Kathy D

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Congratulations Mrs.Rioux on your retirement! Thank you so much for making middle school such an amazing experience for me and your class was my literal favorite. I hope everything goes well for you in the future and know you made such an impact on my life! I know westglades will miss you so much and we all love you! xoxo emma kramer 🥰

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Congratulations Sue on your retirement. So deserved. You have touched so many lives and not just students. You have been an integral part of the Westglades Middle family and have always had students and staff first in all that you planned and did. Thank you for being you and portraying that positive mentor for students and staff. You are one in a million and will be missed so much, but all those that you touched will have a special place in their hearts and memories of you and how much you meant to them. When they think of their favorite teacher or co worker, your face will be there.

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Congratulations Sue on your retirement. So deserved. You have touched so many lives and not just students. You have been an integral part of the Westglades Middle family and have always had students and staff first in all that you planned and did. Thank you for being you and portraying that positive mentor for students and staff. You are one in a million and will be missed so much, but all those that you touched will have a special place in their hearts and memories of you and how much you meant to them. When they think of their favorite teacher or co worker, your face will be there.

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We love you and wish you all the best. Love Brenda Martorana

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Congratulations on your retirement Mrs. Rioux! I am so so happy for you! Thank you for everything and for teaching me so many important things! You are most definitely one of my favorite teachers and being in your class was one of my favorite things in middle school by far! Thank you for being so caring and for all the amazing memories! You have made such a big impact on everyone’s lives and we love you so much! Xoxo,

Danni Knee💗💗

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Congratulations Mrs. Rioux on your retirement. I am so thankful for everything you have done for me. Thank you for being the most kind and caring teacher I know. You made my middle school years 10 times better. I am so excited to see what you do next! Congrats!!! Xoxo, Marlee Smath

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Thank you for everything Mrs. Rioux!!! You taught us all so many life lessons that can’t just be taught through a textbook. You always gave us the kindest words and support we needed. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Wishing you nothing but the best. Congratulations on retiring. With much love, miss you!!
Roni Paz

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congratulations on your retirement Mrs. Rioux! you’re such an amazing and memorable teacher. ill never forget the lessons you taught us in class a few years ago. i hope all goes well with your retirement.

-erika ryan

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Congrats Mrs. Rouix!! I'm beyond happy for you!! Your’e one of my favorite teachers and you’ve  inspired me in so many different ways! To this day I remember all the amazing life lessons you’ve taught us, some in which have helped me tremendously! You have such a kind soul and any kid would be lucky to have you as a teacher! I hope you enjoy your retirement and have the best time!! Thank you for everything! We all love you forever❤️❤️
-Sydney Wolfman

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Congratulations on your retirement Mrs. Rioux!! You were the most amazing teacher I ever had. No teacher taught me all that you taught me. I walked out of your class a better person. You have the biggest heart and your kindness comforted me through the stressful days of middle school. You were absolutely incredible at what you did and you changed every single student you had in one way or another. Thank you for proving that one class can change your life. I remember every encouraging word you ever said to me. I’m so beyond grateful to have had you as a teacher. I wish you only happiness! Congrats!
Lara❤️

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congrats on your retirement mrs. rioux!! thank you for all the memories throughout middle school and being such a great teacher. we love u! - ava mangone

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Congratulations Mrs.Rioux! on your retirement! Thank you so so much for everything. I made so many amazing memories in your class in 7th grade that i will never forgot. You taught me so much and you were such a helpful teacher. Your class was by far my favorite class in middle school. Circle discussions and the stories you told on halloween were definitely my 2 favorite memories I made in your class. You were such an incredible teacher. Thank you again for everything and i am wishing you nothing but the best!!! -Chesney Griffith💗

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Congrats on your retirement Mrs. Rioux!! You have taught me so much that I will remember forever. You were such a memorable teacher! Everyone who had you or even knew you, loved you. How couldn’t they? You are the best!! I wish you so much happiness and the best!
Love, Addie Block❤️

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congrats on retirement Mrs. Rouix. I miss you!! Thank you for being the best teacher and telling the best scary story’s!! ❤️❤️

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hi mrs.rioux thanks for being such a great teacher for so many years!! you have made such a large positive impact on so many kids. i always enjoy getting texts from you! miss you thank u for everything xoxo
julia kayser

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Comgrats Mrs. Rioux on your retirement!! You were by far the best teacher i’ve ever had and i’m so lucky to have gotten the chance to be one of your students!! You have taught me so many life lessons that I will forever remember and many many stories that I still laugh about, I wish you the best Mrs. Rioux and Thank you for being the best teacher and making a huge impact on my life as well as many others!! Wishing you the best retirement 💓💓💓💓

Love, Haley Simmons

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Congratulations on the retirement Mrs. Rioux you were one of my favorite teachers and will always be my favorite thank you for teaching me so much and creating the best memories for everyone!!! We love you - Emily Moore

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Congratulations! Thank you so much for everything you did while I was at Westglades. You will forever be one of my favorite teachers and you had such a big impact on me. You taught me more than you will ever know and I am forever grateful for that. Thank you for giving me some of the best memories💕 I wish you the best!!

-Katie DeGregorio

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Congratulations on your retirement! You will always be one of the best, most caring, and kindest teachers I have ever had. I have learned so many amazing things from you that I will never forget. You have made such an impact on my life, I wish you the best!!

Love, Blake Handfinger💜💜💜💜

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Congratulations on your retirement!! I’ll never forget the memories made in your class and how you changed my life forever. You were such an amazing, kind, loving teacher and everyone knows it. You made such an impact to the Westglades community and everyone around it. You’ll forever hold a special place in my heart. I cant wait to see what this next step in your life has to offer, I wish you the absolute best💞💞💞
Xoxo, Emily Smath

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Congrats on your retirement Mrs. Rioux!!! Thank you for everything you taught me in middle school and for giving me and my friends some of the most amazing memories. You’re the best!!!

-Cailey Katz

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Mrs. Rioux,
It has been an absolute pleasure working with you! You have been nothing but an amazing colleague & friend. I hope that you enjoy your retirement! Please keep in touch.

We love you always,
Shaynna and Marie

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I’m so happy for you!! This is so well deserved. You changed the lives of so many students and impacted mine so much. I am who i am because of you and your class. You were always there for your students and so easy to talk to. I wish you the best. ❤️
xx ava miller

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Congratulations on your retirement! To this day I still remember Peer Counseling and the important life lessons you taught me to be a better human being not only to myself, but to others as well. You have such a kind heart, loved by so many, and you are one of the reasons why I and so many others loved Westglades as much as we did 💕. You helped us push through so much as a group and I will never forget you and the lasting mark you left in my heart. We all love you so much! Best of luck on the next chapter of your life 😊.

Love,
Keely Owen

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Congrats!!!! You are such an amazing teacher and person. You taught me and my friends so many valuable lessons that we still talk about today. I wish you the best of luck in the future and hope you enjoy yourself!!! Thank you for everything, we all love you❤️❤️
-grace keane

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Congrats on your retirement!!! You will forever be one of my favorite teachers and will be missed at westglades. Thank you so much for everything that you have done. you deserve the world!! We all love and miss you so much. Good luck❤️❤️
- Lily Galkin

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I'm so happy for you Mrs Rouix!! You were and still are one of my favorite teachers and i hope you enjoy your retirement!! Your class was my favorite class in middle school and I learned so much from you that I still use today!! You are such an amazing teacher and you deserve a great retirement ❤️❤️

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You’ve been one of the best teachers i’ve ever had and have helped me through so much emotionally and mentally throughout middle school. I will forever be thankful to you! I hope your retirement brings you as much joy as being in your class brought me! We love you Ms. Rioux. I will forever miss circle time and conspiracy theories and alien talk and crazy fun stories. Best of luck on your new adventures! You deserve it. -Sofia Osio

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Congratulations on your retirement!! To this day you will always be one of my favorite teachers. I learned so many valuable lesson in your class that I will always remember. You deserve everything and more. We all love you❤️
-Carli Fleisher

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Congratulations on what I hope will be a retirement full of new joys and fulfillments! Your teaching had such a deep impact on so many, myself included, and deserve only the best to come.

With love and admiration,
Josh Feinzig

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Sue,
Welcome to the Club!  I am so happy for you.  It was a pleasure, joy, and honor to teach with you all those years at Westglades.  I wish you all the best as you venture into the next chapter of your life.
All my love,
Susan B Buck

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Congrats on your well deserved retirement, Mrs. Rioux! The impact you have had on all of your students will never be forgotten. I wish you the best and thank you for everything! Enjoy all the margaritas!
Love,
Dani Sachs

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Sue, gosh I am so happy for you and glad that I have been a part of your journey at Westglades. Your dedication to the students has always be exhibited by your caring nature, your kind smile, your willingness to listen to them, your thoroughness in lesson preparation and delivery, and overall the good person you are that shone through on a daily basis. That same goodness you embody spilled over to your coworkers which has been a blessing. Yes, you will be missed by so many of us ;but I am excited because you have so much still in you to give. I look forward to seeing how you will continue to impact lives.
With much love and admiration Sue,
Dione Reed 💙💙💙

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Thanks for everything you’ve done! You have been so kind and caring. You really made my time at Westglades memorable. Happy retirement!
-Rachel Paul

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Gosh peer counseling had such an effect on me over the years. I so hope that you now get to spend some days relaxing and doing the things you love most. Thank you for everything that you have done for all of us! <3

- Ryan Blitzer

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Mrs. Rioux,

Thank you so much for your incredible dedication to teaching. You played such a big part in my life by being one of my favorite teachers. Congratulations on your retirement. I wish you nothing but the best!!

Lauren Palen

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Mrs. Rioux will always have a special place in my heart as one of my favorite teachers from my childhood. My Westglades Middle School experience would not have been the same without her. I will always cherish the two years we got to spend with each other in peer counseling. I wish you all the best as you take this next step of your life. Enjoy your retirement, it is well deserved! Thank you for everything that you’ve done not only for me, but also for all the other students lives you’ve changed throughout your years!
-Jared Portnoy

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Westglades has been so lucky to have you, and all of the students that have come through your classroom are better for having you as a role model. I continue to exercise the compassion I learned in peer counseling to this date, and your teaching has made an incredible impact on the lives of so many people, including mine.

Best wishes,
Bryan Greenfield

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Congratulations on your retirement!

I’m so honored to have been a student of yours. You taught lessons that prepared us beyond the classroom and for that I am thankful. You were always so patient and kindhearted. Your class was like a rite of passage for so many. Westglades won’t be the same without you!

Sincerely, Kasandra Meiler

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Happy retirement! Your class was one class I will never forget - I had struggles in middle school, as did so many other students, and you were the one everyone turned to. You went out of your way to help any student, and I’ll never forget when you used to help with scissors. To this day, I still joke with people that I can’t cut and always asked for help!

You’ve changed the lives of so many students, and now its our chance to pass on what you taught. Take care and stay in touch!

Trevor Youshak

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I wanted to share a warm and happy message in regards to your retirement and wishing you all the very best in health moving forward. Your kind words as a teacher have touched so many. You an an inspiration to all the students who are lucky enough to experience it. To the next happy, happy, chapter you go!

All Best,
Sydney Hauer ❤️

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Wishing you all the best Sue- enjoy your retirement which is well deserved- you are amazing and I wish you a lifetime of health, happiness and love - Melissa Blank❤️

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Wishing you all the best Sue- enjoy your retirement which is well deserved- you are amazing and I wish you a lifetime of health, happiness and love - Melissa Blank❤️

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Congratulations Sue!

Westglades will not be the same without you.   You have touched so many lives in our community, in fact you truly are a legend.  I wish you only great things as your journey continues.
You will truly be missed.
Much love, health and happiness
Lisa Heller

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Sue, You are loved and will be missed!  Thank you for all that you have done for Westglades Middle School and your service to students through your career.
-Matt Bianchi

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Sue,
Enjoy your much deserved retirement!  Know that you made a difference to SO many lives and that you will be missed at Westglades!
Wishing you tons of happiness in the days ahead!
Lots of love,
Sheri Poulter

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Sue!
I can't believe this will be the first time in seven years that I won't be able to see you out and about on campus after this month. You have been such a wonderful colleague and your presence will be missed in the years to come. I can't thank you enough for the laughs and conversations we've had during sixth grade lunch.  Wishing you all the happy blessings retirement will surely bring to you.
All my love,
Amanda (Machado) <3

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Mrs. Rioux!
I have had the unique pleasure of being both a student of yours and now a colleague! I cannot thank you enough for the impact that you have had on my life!

I wish you nothing but the best, and I will miss seeing you around campus!

Congratulations! Enjoy your retirement, you deserve it!

-Danny Gurr

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Sue,
We are going to miss you! Enjoy your retirement!

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I am so happy for you and I hope you enjoy every moment of retirement. You certainly deserve it! I will miss seeing your smile around at Westglades. Thank you for always being so kind and caring.
- Nicole Hahn (Mangone)

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What a milestone! Thank you for all you did here at Westglades. You have always been such a bright smile here on campus. I hope your retirement allows you the freedom to enjoy each day as you wish! We will certainly miss you!
-Kalyn Todd

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Congratulations to you on your retirement. You will be missed! My son loved your class. Take care and keep in touch!
Amy Cook

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Wishing you all the best on your retirement.  You know how much you mean to me and my family. My children learned lessons in your classroom that prepared them for life and have help mold them to the wonderful humans they are today. There are so many students you have done that from me and and all of them thank you. So, this is certainly not a good bye but a big abrazo and an enormous beso to celebrate you! Thank you for your sharing your love, patience, and incredible program to Westglades and for being and amazing teacher and dear friend. I can’t wait to catch up at happy hour!  Enjoy your time with your grandson and do all the projects you have put aside. Once the world is safe again visit all the places you have been longing to travel to, and yes, aliens are real! Love you! 💜
Fran