Congratulations on your retirement! Your dedication to the BT theatre department has been extraordinary and we are incredibly grateful for the many, many ways you supported our students through these 4 short years.

Wishing you much joy in your next adventures!

Warmly,

Renae Mackender

Congratulations on your retirement. I have loved working with you these past four years. You have provided so many opportunities for students that have turned into great stories for the school that I've had the honor to write :-) Enjoy your retirement and time with your family. It's much deserved!

Megan Hunter

Your passion and dedication for helping students explore their creative endeavors in theatre and beyond, is truly remarkable. You created a safe space for learning and exploring their creative endeavors and the craft of performing onstage or backstage…it has been wonderful to watch. I am so thankful to have been part of your program and to call you my friend!

Enjoy retirement!

Love,

Loralee

Congratulations on your retirement! I have enjoyed getting to know you this year and I wish you the best on your next adventure. I will miss walking past you and hearing "Hello beautiful human." You are a gem and we will all miss seeing you around campus.

Best wishes!

Janel Sunderland

Thank you for your years of patience, support, enthusiasm and understanding. You are a warm, loving and caring person, and you will be greatly missed. We hope that you have a wonderful retirement and enjoy your continued (I’m sure) involvement in the arts.

From

Marion, Lance, Niklaus and Nelson

CONGRATULATIONS!! You are such an amazing teacher, and Brownell Talbot is so lucky to have received a few years of your incredible expertise! I am so grateful to have had you as a teacher at BT. You have had such an incredible impact on so many students, and I couldn't imagine a more loving and kind teacher to have taught me about theatre and storytelling. I hope you enjoy retirement to the fullest, you deserve it!

Much love,

Emma Gould

Rains Family

Kelli Van Winkle

Best,

Maggie Matheny

Your authentic care for the students and faculty are an inspiration to us all. I know how deeply you care about BT and wanted to grow the theater department, and you more than accomplished that. You've made a mark that will last the ages, building up students that build up students. Thank you for your tireless dedication towards collaboration between BT and the theater community. I'm honored to call you friend.

See you soon,

Andy Koehler

Congratulations! You have made a significant impact on the lives of many students and adults in your time at Brownell Talbot. You cultivate a safe and caring environment for individuals to take risks, try new things, and shine brightly. I am so grateful you took a chance and moved to Omaha. I know this is not good bye, but only see you later. We hope to see you on campus.

With appreciation,

Kristi Gibbs

The Su/Kang Family

Erica Bradford

It has been a pleasure getting to know you and work with you the past few years. Your kindness to students, parents, faculty, and just everyone you meet is remarkable. The passion that you have for theatre has pushed our theatre department to new levels. You are truly a spectacular human!

Taylor

It has been my great pleasure to get to know you and your awesome work here at BT. You have brought such joy to the theater department. I wish you the best in this next phase of your life and I hope you find joy in retirement!

Julie Smith

Sometimes God puts people in our lives just when they need them. Thank you for your care, inspiration, and unwavering belief. You have made an indelible impact, and I am forever grateful.

Warmly,

Kim

Joe

Thinking about you and this next chapter, I realize how incredibly welcomed you've always made me feel. Honestly, I'm not sure anyone could quite match the warmth and genuine spirit you bring. You truly embody compassion, grace, kindness, and love in everything you do.

I will deeply miss our conversations, your radiant smiles, the reassurance you always offered, your unwavering belief in our students' potential, and your boundless love for all of us. You are simply amazing, Jenn, and not seeing your beautiful face every day at work will leave a real void.

Please, please don't be a stranger! We would absolutely love for you to come back and visit us often.

And now, my dear Jenn, please give yourself permission to be a little selfish! Go and savor this precious time with your family and enjoy every single moment. You deserve it all.

Love, Angelina Bhandari

Congratulations on your retirement! I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to get to know you this year. I appreciate how you always took the time to ask me how I was doing and offer me advice and support as I navigated my first year at BT. You were never too busy to stop and chat...even though I know you are a very busy (and beautiful) human! I hope to pass the same kindness on to other new members of our BT community. Enjoy some relaxation and time for yourself and your family - you deserve it!

Emily Kroenke

Congratulations on your retirement!! I hope you enjoy the freedom so well deserved. I greatly appreciated the time we shared at BT during my years there. Brownell Talbot was so lucky to have you teaching their students with all the expertise, enthusiasm and dedication you brought with you. Go forward my human friend and enjoy what retirement has to offer you.

Best wishes,

Alleta Scott

Shruti Beckmann

You have been (and always will be) a role model and influential human for students of all ages. You have provided a safe place for learning and exploration of all avenues of entertainment available through the theatre. Your care and concern for others is unparalleled. Words cannot describe what you mean to our students and community. You are simply MARVELOUS!!

I wish you the best of happiness and new adventures in the next chapter of your story. Enjoy your retirement!!

With admiration and respect,

Bill Harrell