Congratulations and Goodbye, Monika Bural by Pat Downey https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika A Wall of Best Wishes from DPCDSB English Subject Council en-us 2018-02-28 00:25:39 UTC 2023-03-21 10:39:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Patrick Downey pdowneyenglish https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/236215954 As a colleague, then fellow consultant, and then Subject Council co-chair, thank you, Monika, for handling much of the thinking, most of the work, and all of the class and style over the 4 years we've worked together. 
Your talents, insight, and intelligence will not go unnoticed at the Ministry.
Thank you for the learning and the sessions, the laughs and the memories.
Congratulations and stay in touch!]]> 2018-02-28 00:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/236215954 Chris Clarke https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/236231852 Having known you for the past 22 years it's hard to believe our paths would cross in so many ways. It's always been an absolute pleasure to work with you, share a laugh, and see your obvious engagement with teachers and talents in education blossom over those years. Wishing you the best in your new job. I'm sure your passion and insights will benefit educators at all levels as you embark in your new role! Congratulations and don't forget us little folks!]]> 2018-02-28 02:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/236231852 Helena Mesich https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/236410461 Thank you Monika for always being a friendly, informative, trustworthy and generally happy person in all your service of literacy over the years. Knowing you were always there to answer any question and offer support to our school made the job of organizing our literacy plan, smoother. We will miss you Monika and hope that our paths will cross again! Big hug!]]> 2018-02-28 14:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/236410461 Barbara Nardo https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/238430138 Dear Monika,
May the future hold continued happiness, health, and success.
Congratulations!  Good luck on the journey that lies ahead.]]> 2018-03-06 02:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/238430138 Jennifer Della Mea jennecan https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/238587036 Monika-- I cannot even begin to thank you for everything you have done for me over the last fifteen years. When I first met you at Joe's, I immediately saw what a wonderful teacher you were--but more importantly, what a wonderful human being you are. You have been a mentor and a friend throughout all of your roles as a teacher, department head, subject council chair, and literacy consultant and I am so much the better for knowing you. I am so excited for your new venture and also so very proud of you for all of your accomplishments. You will rock this!!! Congratulations and best wishes! xo
]]> 2018-03-06 13:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/238587036 Michael Marando https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/238836707 Monika,

Wishing you every success in this latest chapter of your career.  Thank you for all you have done for students, teachers and the Board.  Hopefully, our paths will cross again in the future.

All the best!

]]> 2018-03-06 19:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/238836707 Pauline Mallan pauline_mallan https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/238940734 Monika,
Thank you for all you have done for Literacy and for English Subject Council.  Your willingness to advocate on our behalf was greatly appreciated.  We will miss you.
Best of luck in your new position]]> 2018-03-06 23:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/238940734 Tia Duke https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239115843 Monika, where to begin. I am SOOOOOOOOO happy for you.
 You truly are a great teacher, friend, and mentor. It has been an absolute pleasure learning from and working with you over the past 12 years. I wish you continued success. I know that you are going to blow them away at the Ministry. Continue to be your authentic self and put your love and passion into your new role.
All the best and lots of Love Always xoxo]]> 2018-03-07 13:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239115843 Paula Nevins https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239340240 Monika, you have been a Teacher of Teachers to us on English Subject Council and Literacy.  Through your commitment to research and discovery, you lead us to discover new approaches  (case in point: Padlet!) which we in turn have been empowered to share with our students to lead their explorations.  You leave some very big (and might I add, very nice) shoes to fill in Dufferin-Peel.  Thank you and God Bless You as you pursue this next exciting chapter in your career at the Ministry. ]]> 2018-03-07 18:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239340240 Mary Scamurra https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239342642 Monika,
I wish you every blessing as you begin this new adventure. You'll be sorely missed by all of us who have had the good fortune to work you. All the best! xxx

]]> 2018-03-07 19:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239342642 Natasha Vitti https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239490153 Monika, 

Wishing you continued blessings as you approach this new chapter in your career.  I am thankful for the genuine care and dedication you have demonstrated every step of the way. Thank you for leading us, and most importantly, thank you for doing it with heart.  Good luck and best wishes as you embark on this new journey in education. 
]]> 2018-03-08 03:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239490153 Monika, https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239692926 Thank you so much for all your hard work and more importantly always being friendly and willing to help. I am so happy for you and this new Chapter in your career. I will never forget the kindness and guidance you provided me when I first became Dept. Head. You gave me confidence and help me learn how to lead. You will be missed! Good Luck in your new role!

Nadine Dornford]]> 2018-03-08 15:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239692926 Monika, https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239839162 You have been a staple in my own professional growth and in the backdrop of all the initiatives I have been part of.  You are an inspiration to many professional women who would like to create change in their professional environments through  engaging dialogue and mutual respect.  You will be missed, but I wish you luck in your future endeavours.  

Ivana Dragicevic

]]> 2018-03-08 18:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239839162 Monika, https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239842601
You're presence has been a staple in my professional life and ]]> 2018-03-08 18:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pdowneyenglish/goodbye_Monika/wish/239842601