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Thank you for making my child happy and making her laugh. Ms. Jazz you are so talented!! She is learning a lot about Theater thanks to you and Mr. Crow and the department. We will miss Mrs. Greenberg....

The Powell's

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Ms. Giraud,

I want to express my sincere appreciation for the incredible work you do in helping students improve their writing skills. Your dedication and commitment to bringing students up from their current level is truly remarkable.

One thing that really stands out about you is your flexibility in adapting to the situation and different learning styles. In addition, we love your enthusiasm and willingness to embrace new things.

Finally, I want to thank you for the encouraging and supportive feedback you provide to your students. Your confidence-boosting comments are truly life-changing, and it's clear that you have a gift for helping students feel good about their writing abilities.

Thank you again for all that you do, Ms. Giraud.

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Ms. Young, the school performances have been incredible the past two years. You put so much work and energy into helping the students perform beautifully! We appreciate you and your commitment to encouraging stellar musicians, even those who have no/little previous experience. Many thanks!

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The first grade teachers! Ms. Young, Ms. Prete, Ms. Robles, and Ms. Schneider have all been such a light to my child's day. I know they love the kids with all their hearts. Thank you for being such amazing teachers.

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Thank you to Paul von Saman. We have seen a dramatic growth in math skills this year. He teaches in a relatable and easy to understand way! My son shares many of the words of wisdom and practical advice Mr. von Saman includes in his class. He has been inspiring!

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A huge thank you to Mrs. Walsh! An absolutely amazing science teacher who will be missed! Creative, engaging and an advocate for students.

Wishing you all the best!

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Thank you for your genuine interest and support of our daughter as her advisor.  You go out of your way to check in and ensure her success, we are very appreciative of your sincere engagement as her advisor, we know you have her best interest at heart.

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Mrs. Mann for being exceptionally organized, making the teachers lives easier, and leading with logic and grace. You are the PERFECT compliment to Mrs. Banks and I am so grateful to see you in this new position!

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Mrs. Wells! Second grade lost a gem of a teacher, but the Admissions team gained a star! Mrs. Wells is the perfect representative of the Lower School and she does a beautiful job of capturing the magic to show new families.

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Thankful for Ms Rivers, Mr. Ball, Mr Brewer, Ms Clay, Ms Keiber, Ms Dowdy, Mr Woods, Ms Dozier, Ms Mulvihill, Ms Fineberg and Ms Otey......and the list goes on

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Thankful for Ms Rivers, Mr. Ball, Mr Brewer, Ms Clay, Ms Keiber, Ms Dowdy, Mr Woods, Ms Dozier, Ms Mulvihill, Ms Fineberg and Ms Otey......and the list goes on

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Thank you for being there for my kids always encouraging them to do more, become their best and be ODA proud. There are so many others with all of you that has been an anchor for all of us. Your passion for learning and dedication to the kids and for our school makes us all feel so blessed. THANK YOU!

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Thank you ODA Middle School for such a fun and memorable 6th grade year! Looking forward to 7th!

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I would like to honor David LaVigne. Throughout the year, the clarity and timeliness of his communication has been impressive! I appreciate his investment in attending school events and his dedicated, hard work getting students prepared and feeling confident before taking the AP History exam. Thank you for all you do!

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Often in the shadows and behind the scenes this team works so hard day in and day out! They support the school to make sure it is operational, safe, thriving and leave no rock unturned when things are not running smoothly to get us up to ODA standards. I'm grateful to work with a team of professionals that are not student facing but love the school, the students and the educators they support more than anyone would know.

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I would like to Honor the Seventh Grade Team.

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I would like to Honor the Seventh Grade Team.

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Throughout the years I've been told it takes brave souls to teach Seventh Graders. However, I believe it takes something more powerful...GRACE! Grace to be flexible, to constantly adapt, to innovate daily, to motivate each other, to support our students through this changing face of their lives, and... Grace to be a thoughtful friend. I wouldn't be able to teach seventh graders without Brittany, TJ, Tori, Steph, and Yadira! Thank you for all you do every day and thank you for being a friend!
Picture from our adventure to Disney during Mini-Mester

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Coach Holloway,

You are an amazing coach, and ODA is SO blessed to have you as a coach and mentor to our athletes! Your constant motivation and encouragement pushed our team and our players to new heights! Thank you for inspiring our student athletes to be excellent in all that they do! We are so grateful for you!!

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Ms. Santucci is a welcoming, safe place for her students. Our son frequently visits beyond scheduled class time and enjoys his time with her. Thank you, Ms. Santucci!

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Mrs. Dozier
She has been an amazing and joyful teacher this year. She also took the 8th grade class on a memorable trip to New York and Washington DC, it was such a great group experience.
Thank you so much!

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You are an excellent Kindergarten teacher.  The incredible progress my son has made this year is astounding.  Everything from academics to socially, he has grown so much and I have YOU to thank for that.  You are a true professional and an asset to ODA!

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Honor Mr. Newhams… for being one of the strongest, most caring, and most dedicated teachers I know. As an ODA graduate, I can say that I made it through college mostly because of how much preparation he gave. Forever grateful for him and how much he has overcome- nothing can take his positive energy

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Thank you for being a great advisor and supporting our son in his first year of middle school and at ODA. We really appreciate all you do! The Romans

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Thanks for being a great advisor and advocate! We appreciate all the support you have given our daughter.
- Brian and Becky Roman

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We would like to honor all the ODA staff we have come into this school new, but to an overwhelming open arms from everyone there. Everyone is so helpful and will always seem to go the extra mile.  This school would not be what it is without all of you! SO THANK YOU EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU! We are so fortunate to go here❤️❤️

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Mr. Naylor:

Thank you for your steadfast patience and guidance in and out of the classroom. You make it easy to see why great literature really matters. Every character from Jay Gatsby to Darcy's Dog is memorable when you teach about it. So glad I was fortunate enough to have class with you for 2 years - ODA is a lucky school, indeed!

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To all of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes...without you, bills would not be paid, technology would be non-existent, buses would not run, lunches would not be made, new educators would not be hired, new students would not be admitted and current educators would not be paid!  Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you all!

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Mrs. Wells, we love you! You are such a positive ray of sunshine on the lower campus and our son was so lucky to have you both as a teacher and a 5-SAT leader. You always put the kids first and always consider every little detail in order to put a smile on their faces. You're the best!

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Mr. Styles, you are the sole reason our son loves music and can play the trumpet like he does. We appreciate all of your efforts with the band and will be so sad to say goodbye as we move on from lower campus next year. THANK YOU!!

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Thank you for always going above and beyond for our kiddos, Mrs. Walsh! Your assignments are creative and fun and my son always comes home excited to complete them and talk about your class. And can we say "pet day"?! Mrs Walsh--you rock!

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I would like to honor Mrs. Hicks, you are always so patient and upbeat. Your love of geography and world civilizations has been contagious and I loved your class this year! Sam

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All 8th grade teachers. They worked so hard to make last year of middle school unforgettable.

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To Mrs. McLain:  You always take the time to give specialized help and you  give useful information and suggestions that truly support the future needs of the students.  You clearly care about the students and their work and that's an excellent motivator!

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To Mrs. McLain:  You always take the time to give specialized help and you  give useful information and suggestions that truly support the future needs of the students.  You clearly care about the students and their work and that's an excellent motivator!

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To Mrs. Green...Thank you for your kindness.  You are always helpful and you make learning fun.  You're a bright light in my daughter's day!

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To Mrs. Green...Thank you for your kindness.  You are always helpful and you make learning fun.  You're a bright light in my daughter's day!

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Thank you to Laura Murphy.  We are so lucky to have your depth of history, devotion and care.   You went above and beyond to make our family feel welcomed and valued at ODA!

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Thanks to Gillian Walrich!  You are such a bright energy and warm presence.  Thank you for always being so kind and helpful.  

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Thanks to Gillian Walrich!  You are such a bright energy and warm presence.  Thank you for always being so kind and helpful.  

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Martha Gulacsy…a true gem 💎! Her passion for teaching and nurturing young minds is truly inspiring, and we are grateful for all that she has done for our children. 💕

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Mrs. Stone!! Thank you so much for being such a great teacher! Having you as my math teacher was amazing as you were always there when I needed help or clarity, and always did it with a smile on your face.

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Mrs. Young! She is an amazing person and I countdown the minutes until I am able to go to her class! She has shaped me into the player I have become today. She is such a fun person and cares for all her students! I am going to miss her so much as I go to college. We love you Mrs. Young!!! 🎻🎻

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Mr. Salmon and Mr. Ball for making our family feel so welcomed back to ODA! This school is one of a kind.

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You brighten my daughter's day EVERY day. Thank you for being a wonderful teacher, role model and advocate. She will truly miss you when she leaves Middle School. I am 100% sure she will visit OFTEN!

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Mrs. Fafalios! She is one of the best teachers I ever had. Her kind, caring, and sweet nature is something I will always remember. She was such an inspiration, and one of the reasons I became a teacher myself! Thank you for being you!

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We would like to honor Mr. Woolford. He makes learning fun in the classroom and on the field. Our boys look up to him and will always remember PTTP. Thank you for being a positive role model and making middle school FUN!

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You have been an amazing advisor and advocate for my daughter. Thank you for everything!

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Mrs. Lloyd,
Thank you for being an inspiration as an advisor. I feel relaxed and engaged in your office! I can only imagine how the students feel! Being at a couple different school environments, you shine in your field! The little touches and the involvement never goes unnoticed!!

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Ms. Frye for reminding my son that he DOES love math and that he CAN handle math. You have built his confidence and that's priceless. Thank you!!!

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Mr. von Saman, Ms. Walsh, Mrs. Triviño, Mrs. Gulácsy, Ms. Shaw, Ms. Linse, Mrs. Cheney, Dr. Rose, Ms. Evers, Mrs. Santucci, Mr. Stiles, Coach Runge, Deb Otey, Laura Murphy....and so many more! Your dedication to our children, and to the school, shines so brightly. We are grateful for this extraordinary community of educational leaders. Thank you for EVERYTHING that you do!

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Coach Hollway for believing in our kids, for always having a smile and a fist bump, for truly believing "It's Gonna Be Great." Educators like you change lives. Our family is beyond grateful and thankful that you chose ODA!

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He is such an amazing math teacher. My daughter hated math until she had him for the first time in 4th grade. He makes learning fun and engaging. Mya is so sad to have a new teacher next year. Keep being awesome!

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Deb Otey. Thank you for a wonderful first year. Our whole family agrees that you nailed that commencement speech! Wishing you (and the whole ODA community) many, many more.

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Ms. Dowdy. Thank you for making our arrival at ODA and Sarasota smooth 5 years ago and for making us feel welcome in this community ever since. It has meant a lot to our whole family.

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Lisa Clay. For her incredible spirit, tireless support, way with teenagers, and overall M*A*G*I*C.

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Mr. Garrett. For the toughest class in high school. Not because of the curriculum but because of the life lessons and kick in the pants that your students may only come to fully appreciate later in life. As a parent, it was remarkable to watch them emerge stronger on the other end.

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My daughter loves school and has loved every teacher she has had so far. We are entering 3rd grade next year and are so happy for her to have had all the wonderful experiences she has had and will continue to have!
Shout out to MS. ROBBINS, MS. ABERLE, MS. YOUNG, MS. WORRELL, MS. CHENEY, MS. GABRICI, SENORA GM, MS. TRAINOR, MS. MILLER, COACH HORR AND COACH PITTS MS. BANKS and many others who
inspire everyday!

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I would like to thank Señora Dooley! I don't think I would've made it through my senior year and onto college without you. Thank you for being there for me and always listening to me, whether it be about little or big things.

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Mr. Naylor. You have been such a support to our son and to our family throughout high school, both as an English teacher, an advisor, and a kind, thoughtful human being. You have impacted our lives more than you know, and we will always be grateful for all that you do.

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We cannot thank you for all the support you have shown Gemma over the years. You have helped her grow in both confidence and abilities …. With good humor. Kind regards, the Hardiman family.

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Michael Salmon! Your dedication to our school, positive attitude and the magic you make happen is incredible. We’re so fortunate to have you 💙

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Dr. Louis Simon.
Thank you for encouraging my work throughout the year and making me into a stronger writer over time! Your positivity in the classroom has allowed for a more engaging class period. I have found that as a result of the time you take in the morning/evening (depending on the class period) to play music, students like me have become more interested in what your course has to honor. Thank you very much for the time you spend helping us develop our reading and writing skills!
— anonymous

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We have had the privilege of sending two children through preK- 5th grade. As we say goodbye to lower campus I would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of the teachers and faculty on lower campus. There’s something special about the historical campus on Siesta Key but it’s the teachers that are the heart! Kind, patient, caring, understanding, creative, smart, and so much more! Some of the kindest people I have ever encountered. It’s a place you visit and think…. There’s still good left in this world! So grateful that these wonderful people have influenced my kids and my family in so many positive ways. Thank you for being there for my children and for routing them on! (And we know you continue to do so as my older child feels the love when we have visited from upper campus. It is SO special!)

We are so grateful for every single one of you. Lower campus holds a special place in our hearts forever!

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Mr Ball, Mr Mahn and Mr Roberts!  I love seeing you all when I drop my kids in the morning. The simple act of greeting each child as they come on campus is huge!  A fist bump or eye to eye hello goes a long way for our kids. Seeing you all engage with my kids as they walk in is a great way to start the day! Thank you 💙

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Thanks to Deb Otey!  Thank you for leading our school and community. We are grateful for your expertise, care and heartfelt desire to help ODA shine!  

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Thanks to Deb Otey!  Thank you for leading our school and community. We are grateful for your expertise, care and heartfelt desire to help ODA shine!  

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Coach Hollway! Thank you for being a positive role model for our footballers (and all of our ODA students). Your impact on these kids will be life long and we are so grateful. GO THUNDER!

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I would like to honor Ms Liset!  She has invested so much time, attention and care into our son’s academic success. His love of learning has reached new heights with her support. Thank you Ms Liset, and to all of the many teachers at ODA who make our school so great!

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Melinda Lloyd, Tim Brewer, Kimberly Rivers.Thank you from the bottom of my heart for investing in our boys! Your dedication and attention to their hearts, minds, spirits, creativity and life outside of the classroom helped them thrive, and means the world to us. We are forever grateful to the ODA community!

Shannon Rohrer-Phillips

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I would like to honor the entire Out-of-Door family!  Every single faculty and staff member works together to make this school a magical place. My son graduated last week and our hearts are so full with gratitude!
I would also like to pay to tribute to Deb Otey. The sky is the limit with our new Head at the Helm!

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Mrs. Prete and Mrs. Runge!!! They have both worked tirelessly this year to help our sweet girl unlock her learning potential. We have seen such growth and change in her this year and it’s all due to these ladies compassion, and out of the box approach to education. I can’t thank either of you enough!! ODA is so lucky to have both of you on campus.

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Mrs. Ulrich-
You have helped make my son’s first year at ODA positive and fun! You see all aspects of our kiddos and really create an environment where they can thrive. THANK YOU and to the amazing Kindergarten assistant teachers for all your hard work, kindness and dedication💙 This school is a gem 💎

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Ms. G, for believing in me when I couldn’t believe in myself. The best advisor and mentor I could have ever had. She is the reason I chose to pursue a creative path in life. She consistently brings a smile to everyone she comes across and I am so lucky to know her.

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I would like to honor Ms. Ulrick who has guided, supported encouraged and truly loved my child this year in 3rd grade! Ms. Ulrick's kindness, compassion and concern is unparalleled - she's an amazing gift to her students and parents alike. She also makes learning fun and exciting (even math :) Ms. Ulrick has helped my child blossom this year and we are so, so very grateful for her!

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The wonderful Señora GM! She has a unique way of teaching our children and keeping their attention and enthusiasm through creative projects. Not only are they peppering Spanish words into their every day vocabulary, but they're also proud of the creations they make in class and knowledge they've learned about Spanish speaking counties.

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The maintenance team at the Upper and Middle School campus. Thank you for being the unseen and sometimes unheard hand that makes EVERYTHING run smoothly on campus. And if it isn't running smooth, we can always count on you to add some oil and get things working. THANK YOU!

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Ms. Shaw. My son had you in Pre-K. He’s a rising 3rd grader but you are always in his heart. He went into this year knowing you were a few classrooms away. Thank you for being such a special teacher. 💙

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Ms. Swihart, Ms. Timothy, Ms. Rivers, Ms. Young, and Dr. Zitani. Thank you for being the role models and strong women who guide my daughter each day!

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Señora Rozanes. She cares and pushes students. She is a problem solver and is willing to give all students an opportunity! Thank you!

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Ms Walsh. We are going to miss you! You have been an amazing teacher, and advisor for my children! Best of luck on your new adventure!

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Mrs. Jaiswal,  Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Worrell

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Mrs. Jaiswal,  Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Worrell

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The second grade teachers are incredible. Ms. Jaiswal thank you for seeing the potential in your students and loving them through any challenge that may arise. There are no words for how special you truly are to us. Mrs. Graham you have nurtured my bookworm and he is determined to jump a few letters in reading this summer. Ms. Worrell you stepped right in and left a huge impact on all the children you taught. Thank you for knowing just how to relate to them. 🤓 You have all been such a gift to our family.  I know one little boy who is going to miss all of you so much next year. His mom will miss you too. Thank you for teaching for all the right reasons. 💙

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I would like to honor Mr Lavigne. He has been an amazing communicator with students and parents. He cares and wants to see his students succeed. Thank you Mr Lavigne.

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Mrs. Garcia. She is an amazing teacher, student advocate, and has the right balance of kindness and accountability for her students!

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Mr.Pederson for every minute he spends helping students. There is not a moment where he is not willing to help a struggling student work out a simple equation or complete an entire set of test corrections. He is lively and always engages his class with friendly banter and making us laugh at parabolas. Thank you Mr.P

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Mrs.Timothy for always believing in her students and pushing the entirety of high school to be the best they can be. We all know we can come to her with anything we may need and she will drop everything (including her stitching craft) to comfort and inspire. We appreciate you!
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Mr. Naylor,

He has made a profound impact on my life. Before ODA, I approached things with nervousness, and hesitation. I was not very confident in myself, and it showed. Mr. Naylor, was my first English teacher, and also my swim coach. After having him for English all 3 years at ODA, I can now say that he has made me feel more confident in myself, a better writer, and inspired me to read a book every now and then. He is the my favorite teacher of all time while being at ODA, and an all around great person. Thank you Mr. Naylor for all that you do. I will miss your class in college.

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The car line team at the high school campus! It's always nice to be greeted by your smiling faces and it's a nice way to start the day!

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I would like to honor Matt Wood. Mr. Wood is always there for his students. If they need to review material or want a push to more challenging material, he is always willing to go the extra mile. Our kids know they can count on Mr. Wood.

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I would like to honor Nicole Young. Nicole gives up an amazing amount of her personal time to support and encourage her musicians so that they can pursue their passions and be challenged outside of the classroom as well.

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I would like to honor Brittany Green. She was an outstanding and supportive advisor to both of my kids.

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Ms. Aberle - What an incredible gift you are to our entire school community! I cannot imagine a better kindergarten experience than the one you provide. Such lucky Wise Owls!

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Ms. Shaw and Ms. Linse for the love and care they bring to Pre-K each and every day.

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Mrs. Trainor for inspiring our sons' love of music and the performing arts. What an incredible gift you share with our youngest students! Your performances are second to none!

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Mrs. Young and Mrs. Banks for giving us the guidance we needed to unlock our son's potential. We will forever be grateful for their patience, support, and love this year.

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Mrs. Lloyd has been an amazing advisor for our son! She cares about his success and she is always available to assist. We would be lost without her!

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We would like to honor the 7th grade team-

Thank you for such a great year!  You all go above and beyond!  Middle school is hard , but knowing our son was surrounded by educators who truly are invested in the kids deserves a shout out!  Thank you ALL!!!

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I would like to honor Ms. Ulrick-
Thank you for being so supportive and going above and beyond to help our son with 3rd grade math! I would get emails from you late into the evenings - saying you were thinking of ways to help him. You can see that these kids mean so much to you!

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I would like to honor Mike Mayden
You are simply THE best! You do it all and you do it with a smile and your whole heart! Thank you!

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I would like to honor Ms. Jaiswal-
You are such a blessing to our school and to our family!  Our son loved being in your class and the love we felt as a new family to ODA last year was because of you!   You definitely left an imprint that we will never forget!  Words just can't express our gratitude!  -The Curry Family

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Mrs. Gabrici's infectious enthusiasm permeates every class she has. She instills confidence in her students and helps them to see that EVERYONE can be an artist. My kids have a wide variety of interests, but they all love art class!