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Celine - I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional leadership, unwavering support, and continuous encouragement over the years. As you embark on this well-deserved retirement journey, I hope it brings you immense joy and fulfillment. Whether you find yourself on a cruise, tending to your garden, indulging in sculpting, crocheting, or engaging in a game of Mahjong, please know that your absence will be deeply felt. May this new chapter in your life be filled with countless cherished moments and the freedom to pursue your passions. I wish you a truly enjoyable and fulfilling retirement! -Nikki Williams

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Celine, thank you for being such a remarkable chair and for always being so supportive and kind! You've taught me so much over the years!

How wonderful that you can finally take it easy and simply enjoy life - you deserve it!

Cathy Rice

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Good luck and best wishes as you begin a new journey in life, Celine. You were a great chair and mentor during my years with the Science Department, and I know you’ll be missed. 💕

Kathleen McKee

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Please enjoy every moment of this next phase of your life! Be richly blessed.

: Ritu Sharma

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We will miss you, but we know you will enjoy the time to unwind and enjoy life! ~ Stephanie Thompson

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Thanks for all of your help over the years, especially transitioning over SHS courses and creating new ones for us. I wish you all the best on your next chapter. You will be missed.

-Rebecca

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Celine,

I hope you enjoy your retirement and get to do all the things you want to do. Thanks for your kindness, leadership, and support! I wish you all the best of life! - Evelyn I. Milian - 5/13/2024

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Congratulations, Celine! I am so excited for you and can't wait to hear about the next chapter of your life. You created an amazing department and I am so grateful for my time with you. Sleep late, travel, and have the best time ever. You deserve it! Much love~ Annissa

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I wish you a happy retirement.

Thanks for being a wonderful leader.

Very sincerely,

Dave

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Here’s hoping that you will have more time for all the fun projects you have probably been putting off, from traveling to gardening—with maybe some new hobbies as well. Best, David Healey

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From Kaplan to Purdue Global, you're absence will be noticed--such fond memories of graduations from as far back as 2009. I still can't believe it, but enjoy the much deserved rest during retirement!

--Eric Bliss

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I have enjoyed working with you all these years, Celine! I especially enjoyed the time we spent together at DLA @ Jekyll Island, GA. I hope you are able to do all the things you've dreamed of in your retirement years and more!

-Leslie Johnson

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Celine,

Where to begin? I cannot thank you enough for everything you've done for me these past six years. You were always my biggest fan, advocate, and encourager. You always had my back and supported my growth unconditionally. You made 'work' both fun and very rewarding for all of us in the science department. I genuinely hope that we can stay in touch and catch up from time to time. I will be sure to reach out if I'm ever in central FL again.

Don't be a stranger! You will be deeply missed but I'm so glad you're just a text or call away :-)

All the best,

Josh

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Thank you for all the advice, help, and edits along the way. You are a great manager, coworker, and friend. You will be missed! P.S. I don't have any pictures of us together, so I thought maybe you would like to see Charles D.

~Amy Smith

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Celine,

What an accomplishment. Congratulations on your retirement!

All the best, Shanah

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From one "zebra" to another, thank you for being such an amazing leader, mentor, and friend. I wish we could have worked together longer, but so grateful for the time we have had and for the opportunity you gave me here at PG!

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Hello Celine,

Thank you for being a great chair and manager. I have not been here for long, but I appreciate all you did for me. Happy retirement!

Verra

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Celine, wishing you all the BEST in life and for an amazing retirement!!! It's been such a pleasure working with you for all these years!

Best,

Kate

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Celine,

Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us at Purdue Global. I wish you all the best in your retirement!

~ Liz Fitzgerald

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Celine,

Thank you for the wonderful memories of the past 15 years at Kaplan/Purdue Global. It has been an absolute delight working with you throughout all those years.....where did those years go!

Wishing you only the best in your future adventures.

Laurie

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I think something that gets lost with leaders is their inability to inspire. Often leaders will motivate, and leave a temporary desire for a person to do well, but only in their presence. But a true leader will inspire their people to be great, especially in times when they are not around. You Celine, were an inspirational leader. You made me a better teacher, and your leadership supported me in both my professional and personal life. You were truly inspiring. Don't think for one second that you've gotten rid of me!! I pray the best for you and your family on your next enjoyment! Miss you already!

-Vanessa

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Wishing you all the best, Celine! It’s been a pleasure working with you for 14 years!

Take care!

Catherine

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Celine,

I have truly enjoyed working with you these past years. You are truly an inspiration to us all! I will miss you and look forward to talking more with you about your cruises and of course, the Titanic!

Brad

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Celine,

Although I have not been with PG long, my journey so far has been absolutely amazing. I cannot thank you enough for the opportunity that you offered me and for giving me that little that I needed to continue my own education. I am here today because you took a chance. Your leadership, support, and encouragement were second to none and will be missed. Enjoy your retirement and this new chapter of your life! You have earned it! As we say at the close of all military retirement ceremonies, Mission Accomplished, and we wish you fair winds and following seas!

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15 years with you as my department chair! It's hard to believe. Thank you for always being supportive and pushing me to be the best instructor I can be. You believed in me even when I struggled. People from other departments have always expressed jealousy at how supportive and unified our department is. That is all due to your leadership. You will be greatly missed!!

Christine ONeal

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Celine - Thank you so much for all you have done for me from hiring me to join this remarkable group of people, to sharing experiences and ideas as you were planning for your trip to Alaska! You are an inspiration to all who know you and I am so glad I had the privilege to work under your leadership! I am going to miss all the amazing science updates they were the highlights of my week! Enjoy this new journey and take time to explore all the wonderful pursuits you have been putting on hold!

~Wendi Wolfram

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You will be missed in so many ways, Celine, but we will do our best to remain a cohesive group that is passionate about teaching Science! 🧪🔬🧬🌳🪴🌎

I hope your retirement will be everything you ever wished it would be. 🥰 You have EARNED this so make the most of it every single day!

Reach out if you ever want a friendly ear to twist or a supportive shoulder to lean on ~ Deanna

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Celine,

Although I have not been with PG long, I recognized the strength and importance of your leadership, knowledge, support, and dedication to the department and each of us as individuals on the first day. I cannot thank you enough for offering me this opportunity and allowing me to become a part of your team. You took a chance on me and helped me find a path of growth in this new chapter of my own life. I want to wish you the best during this next chapter of your life and I hope that you enjoy your retirement. You have earned it! As we say at the end of all military retirements, Mission Accomplished and fair winds and following seas!

Darrell

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Celine,

I am super thrilled for you that you can start this new chapter in life, and I hope that it allows you to go on many adventures to do more of the things that you love and deserve. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible impact you've had on my journey. Under your guidance, and during some of my most challenging times, I have been able to turn my life around and thrive.

You came into my life at a moment when I was struggling to find my footing, especially as a mother navigating the sometimes-unfriendly terrain of the culture shock I had when I became a scientist. Your belief in me, not just as a teacher but as a mother, reinstated my confidence and reminded me of the importance of embracing all facets of WHO I am. I know that I hid my second pregnancy from everyone until right before I was due... and did not take any FMLA leave... and I now know that I should have trusted in you and Nikki. It was never that I didn’t, it was that I couldn’t fathom losing another job to motherhood. Especially one I loved so incredibly much. Just know that your kindness, encouragement, and genuine care have left a lasting mark on me. You showed me that it's possible to excel in science & a teacher while embracing and celebrating motherhood. For that, I am forever grateful.

You took a chance on me, and you have given me many opportunities others have not. Your leadership and mentorship have made me a better person, a better professional, a better teacher & academic, a better mother, and a better wife. All qualities, that I have always admired about you. I only hope that one day I could possess half the leadership qualities you have. As you step out of the professional world and step into a well-deserved retirement, know that your legacy will continue to inspire and uplift countless others, just as it has done for me. May this new chapter be filled with all the joy, relaxation, and all the amazing adventures you deserve.

Wishing you a retirement as extraordinary as you are!

Kat

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I wish you the best retirement! Thank you for all your support and guidance over the years. And for being a great editor :)

I wish you the best of health, happiness, and doing whatever you want (whenever you want to do it!)

-Susan

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Celine,

I hope the next chapter is exciting for you. You have been a wealth of information and inspiration. I plan to join the club by retiring from CDC in about 2 years. Looking forward to working more in my garden and I know you are a big gardener too. All the best

Todd

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Celine,

Wishing you all the best on your next adventure in life! Thank you for teaching me so many things and may you continue to be an inspiration for others! I will truly miss you as a part of PG!

All the best,

Valerie Doebler

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Thank you for everything!!!

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Celine, Although we only got to know each other oh so briefly, I want to thank you for the opportunity to be apart of the PGL family! Enjoy moving on to new things! Happy Retirement! ~ Barbara Garcia 

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We started here so long ago together, and I wish you nothing but the absolute best.

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Thank you for all you have given to us as a work place and individuals. You have been a boss, mentor and friend for over a decade. I will continue to cherish the wise words, laughs and inspiration you have brought into my life. Best wishes, Tyra

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Hi Celine,

Enjoy your retirement!

Linda King

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Now it's time to relax and chill! Take good care of yourself and enjoy your time with your family. Aloha, Jenni

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Celine,

Congratulations on your retirement! I can only imagine how good it feels to reach this milestone. I wish you the very best and thank you for the guidance and leadership you provided to those of us that worked under you. You will be missed! Now go enjoy some cocktails by the beach :)

All the best,

Lilly Moreno

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Thank you for your support. I wish you well in your future endeavors.

Thanks,

Lee

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I hope you have a wonderful retirement it has been a pleasure working with you over the years!!- Chris Donnelly

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Celine,

Congratulations on your retirement. Florida is a great place for this. I wish you all the best and happiness in your next journey of retirement. Thank you for all you have done and all your leadership and wisdom all these years so many of us (my dinosaur self included) have been lucky enough to receive . You will be missed. Pick up that mai tai and relax in the sunny weather.

May many wonderful new adventures await you.

Melissa

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Celine-

It has been wonderful working with you all these years! I wish you happiness and fulfillment in your retirement.

-Anna

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Dear Celine, I have so much trouble even starting to write this post! I've tried about 10 times and every time I have to walk away. I am not sure that words will ever be able to express my gratitude for all you have done. You have impacted my life in such a positive way. I can only hope that I can do for one person what you have done for me and for so many of us. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I will miss your leadership at PG. Much love!!! ~Julie

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Congratulations on your retirement, Celine, and thank you for all of your help and leadership over the years! I hope you have some wonderful adventures on the horizon!

I wish you all the best,

Courtney

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This is a pic of when I DRAGGED you out in Chicago (2018)—wishing you all the best, my friend! You have done so much for so many. Cheers!

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Celine,

I want to thank you for the all the support, mentoring and kindness you have provided for so many years. You are an exceptional leader and friend. I wish you the best in this new phase of life.

Stacie Kisver

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Celine, even though I haven't been with PG for a long time, I am grateful to you for giving me the opportunity to be part of such a fantastic community. I wish you nothing but the best in this next chapter of your life!

Jolvan

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Hey Celine, I hope you have nothing but joy in your retirement.

Take care,

Victoria Dougherty

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You will be missed!

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Celine,

It was a pleasure working with you over the past 13 years!

When I moved to the ADoC role, you made me feel like I deserved the position and did more than you know to boost my confidence. Thank you for just being you! Enjoy your retirement and travels with your mom!

-Tonya Scalise