While I’m sad to see you go, I’m also extremely excited for all the new opportunities that lie ahead for you at CAL. You have so much to offer. I know you’ll continue to shine, bringing warmth, passion, and brilliance to every project and person you encounter.

Please know that you’ll be missed more than words can say. Our team won’t be the same without you, but I’m cheering you on every step of the way. Wishing you nothing but happiness and success in this new chapter—you deserve it all!

Stay in touch, and best of luck with everything that’s ahead.

With all my best,

Leslie

Best memories together,

Leslie

Kim

It is difficult to imagine you leaving WIDA, yet here it is. You are leaving a legacy of with WIDA Fellows, WIDA Espanol, our first set of free microlearnings during the pandemic, and kindness. Kindness and empathy are your superpowers along with all you other bad ass skills!

Thank you for listening and being a part of our team. Yours will always be my go to number when I need a place to stay in Chicago. Thank you for what you have given our educators, their students, WIDA, and us. I will miss you! I am toasting you with a dirty martini! Salud!

Love Justine

Best Wishes,

Fischer

I have learned so much from your human-first leadership, bright mind and thoughtful approach to all you do. Thank you for the countless things you have done to advocate for students and educators across the country.

Always here to be in your corner - even if it’s just to be the only two to know the words to Stick Season during a karaoke session :)

Lauren

Tricia 💜

To my fellow Chicagoan how I will miss you so 

The way your Teams sounded like poetry and prose 

Your warmth, empathy, passion and humor 

I wish that you came into my life sooner 

Thank you for the gift that is just plainly you 

A brilliant being who is approachable too 

You will be missed, a legacy of WIDA’s greats 

All the best, no one will ever take your place! 

Forever grateful, 

Emily 

Eres una persona excepcional, llena de talento, humildad y generosidad, y siempre demuestras lo mejor de ti en todo lo que haces. Muchas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos, enseñanzas y consejos, que han dejado una huella imborrable en cada uno de nosotros. Tu presencia ha sido fundamental en nuestro crecimiento personal y profesional, especialmente para el equipo de WIDA Español que sin duda sentirá mucho tu ausencia.

En CAL son verdaderamente afortunados de contar contigo, y estoy segura de que brillarás y aportarás muchísimo en esta nueva etapa. Espero que este nuevo camino esté lleno de grandes logros y felicidad porque mereces lo mejor.

Sabes que aquí siempre tendrás amigos y colegas que te aprecian y admiran muchisimo. Te mando un fuerte abrazo y mis mejores deseos en esta nueva aventura! <3 Fatima Rivera

Meg

We’ll miss you a ton, but I wish you the very best of success at CAL. They’re lucky to have you!

Jen W

Big, squeezy hugs to you!

Christina

Lori

Wishing you the very best with your new job and next steps. You are such a wonderful, caring person and I'm glad I had the opportunity to get to know you. I'll miss you tons and I hope we can still stay in touch!

-Hetal

I've enjoyed our hikes where we've resolved workshop problems (CO circa 2017?) and resolved the world problems (most recently in CA). I know our paths will cross again as friendships do not end when jobs do.

There's a guest room with your name on it any time you want to visit. Much love, Melissa

Dear Analleli, I am so happy for you to take another role to shine and make more impact, but I am also sad to say goodbye. I always find encouragement and support in your sweet smiles. You are so caring that I always feel safe by your side. I will miss you a lot. Thank you for being a fabulous sponsor. It was my pleasure to work on many projects with you. All the best to you! Justine C.