What are you thankful for? by Maria

Kourtney Bordman,OCS American History l

2016-11-18 21:12:36 UTC

I am most thankful for my family, friends, and the good fortunes that we have been blessed with this year.

LexAnne Speer, English 3

2016-11-18 21:24:09 UTC

I am thankful for laughter and the love of my family and friends. Oh, and LuLaRoe...seriously, have you tried these leggings?! :)

Rob Leichner, OCS LDME/Math 1

robert_leichner — 2016-11-18 21:47:57 UTC

I am thankful for numbers, math, and how it all works in the end!

Liz Jutton, OCS English 4

2016-11-18 21:51:51 UTC

I am thankful for my husband, my beautiful girls, and the opportunity to build our future every day through my work! Oh...and LuLaRoe too!!! (Thanks Paula Ruggiero)

Carla Brookshire, OCS English II

msveeter — 2016-11-18 21:55:06 UTC

I am thankful for my sweet daughter, and her kind and gracious heart!

Deanna Lancaster - OCS Intro Math

deanna_lancaste — 2016-11-18 23:24:49 UTC

I am thankful for the health of my family & friends!

Anita Brown, English 1

2016-11-18 23:39:42 UTC

I am eternally grateful for my daughter and her husband. They give me a reason to smile every day.

Amanda Fox OCS Biology

amanda_fox — 2016-11-19 00:20:20 UTC

I am thankful for my supportive and loving husband and The Ohio State Buckeyes!!

Cynthia Tucker OCS ENGLISH 3

2016-11-19 00:29:11 UTC

I am thankful that my boys are healthy and have not gotten seriously hurt with any of their shenanigans.

Sheila Covar OCS Biology

2016-11-19 02:10:26 UTC

I am most thankful for my family.

Renee Keim OCS Biology

renee_keim — 2016-11-19 02:20:21 UTC

I am thankful for my little family and running - it's been my sanity saver this year!

Amy Lynn Rose, English 1

2016-11-19 02:59:52 UTC

I am thankful for the many blessings God has given me in my life. I am thankful for my family -- both my direct family and the family that I was raised in. I also am thankful God has made it possible for me to work from home (YEAH NCVPS!) and be a stay at home mom so that I can enjoy many moments of my children growing up!

Mary Smith Intro Math

mary_smith5 — 2016-11-19 03:14:09 UTC

I am so thankful that my students at Lumberton High have returned to school after the hurricane. They are so scared of the work "rain". I am also so very, very, very thankful for my co-teachers if they miss my call during the week they will call me. I am thankful for God's presence in my life and in my family.

Yvonne Allen English 3

yvonne_allen1 — 2016-11-19 03:32:03 UTC

I am thankful for my sweet blessing Ella and my husband Drew!

Shardae Harmon OCS FM

2016-11-19 03:36:16 UTC

I'm thankful for my family, great friends, and nap time!

Randa Holland-Jobe OCS English 4

2016-11-19 13:44:46 UTC

I am most thankful for my son, JJ, our comedic actor!

Nancy Hetrick, LDME/Math 1

2016-11-19 16:00:41 UTC

There is nothing better than playing in the leaves during my very favorite time of the year! I am thankful for good health and my precious family, especially these two sweet grandsons! :-)

Trish Stewart - OCS English

2016-11-20 12:34:48 UTC

I am thankful for my 3 beautiful grandchildren, even though I'm not old enough to be a grandma! These beautiful children have become my heartbeat and I'm especially thankful that they will be moving back to North Carolina in May!

Britney Kensmoe- OCS AMH2

2016-11-20 12:37:19 UTC

I am thankful for my sweet baby boys, my wonderful husband, supportive family and a job that allows me to stay home with these sweet faces! :)

Brooke Kensmoe- OCS LDME

2016-11-20 12:51:22 UTC

I am thankful for my twins, Hailey and Matthew and my amazing, supportive husband. I am also thankful to be able to stay home with my twins and still work the profession I love.

Shelly Gibson- OCS LDME/Math1

wanda_gibson — 2016-11-20 13:19:35 UTC

I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends who are such an encouragement to me daily! I am also thankful for my new grand"dog"her - Roxxie!

Shannon Stone OCS English

2016-11-20 13:31:35 UTC

I am thankful for my family!

mbbumgarner — 2016-11-20 14:23:24 UTC

Mary Beth Bumgarner-
OCS English I
I am thankful for my my amazing husband-my best friend and partner in this crazy life. I am also thankful for our 2 minions that keep us laughing, pulling our hair out, and thanking God every day. My family is my greatest blessing and gift from God.

Leslie White - OCS American History

2016-11-20 15:44:22 UTC

I am most thankful for my family. They keep me forever on my toes and feeling loved always!

Sara Morey - OCS Biology

2016-11-20 18:28:20 UTC

I am most thankful for my family.

Kelly Gay - OCS LDME/Math 1

2016-11-20 18:44:35 UTC

I am thankful for such a forgiving and gracious God! And for my crazy, fun family! :-) <3

Christy Gandy - OCS Biology

christy_gandy — 2016-11-20 19:47:17 UTC

I am so thankful for my family, friends and furry friends, along with the many many blessings of life I receive from God everyday!

Tammy Ferguson-English II

2016-11-20 19:59:14 UTC

I am thankful for these four guys!

Catherine Schronce OCS English II

2016-11-20 21:12:15 UTC

I am thankful for my son, CJ, our relationship with God and our new home.

Mary Teal - OCS Financial Management

2016-11-20 22:27:31 UTC

I am thankful for my family. They are the blessings of my life - especially those two precious grandsons!

Family

jackie_flowers2 — 2016-11-20 23:39:53 UTC

I am thankful for a patient wife and a loving daughter...and for Marvel making the Dr. Strange Movie!

Philesia Smith-OCS English IV

2016-11-21 00:09:04 UTC

I am most thankful for my family!!! Especially my niece and nephew :)

Joanna Schimizzi - OCS Bio

joanna_schimiz1 — 2016-11-21 00:43:54 UTC

I'm thankful for my wonderful family! We love to give big hugs!

Deanna Hardee OCS Intro to Math

deanna_hardee — 2016-11-21 00:59:50 UTC

I am thankful for my husband who supports me in everything that I do, and for our dogs. They make life more enjoyable.

Travis Blackwell OCS Intro Math

2016-11-21 01:12:12 UTC

I am thankful for my wife and kids! They are always there to support me and keep me going!

Susan Putnam - OCS English II

2016-11-21 01:16:53 UTC

Thankful for family!

Lindsay Russell - OCS History

lindsay_russell — 2016-11-21 01:48:40 UTC

I'm so thankful for my family that is expanding in one week!!! :)

Melissa Boswell-OCS Financial Management

2016-11-21 02:06:18 UTC

I am thankful for Health for my family. It has been a rough two years. Tree is my family and everyone is healthy.

Natalie Walters - OCS Math 1

2016-11-21 02:32:30 UTC

I am thankful for my family, including our latest addition, Grant!

Colleen Staton-OCS English 1

2016-11-21 02:32:44 UTC

I am thankful for my family, faith, and walking shoes! Whenever I need a time-out, I strap them on and head out. Sometimes that's all you need!
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Vanessa Dalton-OCS LDME/Math 1

2016-11-21 03:18:07 UTC

I am thankful for my family & my dad who came to visit us from TX. We celebrated his
85th birthday. Here he is with
his 8 NC great grandchildren ... my g'babies. Love them!!

Jami Bahmer-OCS American History 2

2016-11-21 03:20:17 UTC

I am very thankful for my family! Our son arrived summer and he is pretty awesome! :)

Ben Schosek - OCS Applied Science

2016-11-21 03:22:54 UTC

I am thankful for my family and also my NCVPS family.

Shannon Winchester - OCS American History 1

2016-11-21 03:37:13 UTC

I am thankful for so many things this year, especially my sweet boys and my amazing husband!

Jaclyn Harper - OCS LDME/Math 1

jaclyn_harper — 2016-11-21 03:41:21 UTC

I am thankful for my sweet family, including the dog we just adopted a little over a month ago :) I am also so thankful for my NCVPS family!

Christina Owen - OCS Intro to Math

christina_owen — 2016-11-21 04:28:44 UTC

I am thankful for a God who gives me everything I need each day! Also, my husband is pretty awesome and supportive!

Kendal Rogers - OCS Applied Science

kendal_rogers — 2016-11-21 05:38:47 UTC

I am thankful for my family. My wife, Lynn, and my sons Avery and Evan! Avery (23), is on the left and is in his 2nd year at Campbell Law School. Evan (20), is on the right and is a Goodnight Scholar in his 3rd year at North Carolina State University.

Cindi Brown - OCS Intro to Math

2016-11-21 12:57:03 UTC

I am thanks for my daughters and grandchildren who bring me joy every day. I am thankful for flexible work environments so I can enjoy both families - one here at home and one out of state.

Elizabeth Whitener - OCS LDME/Math 1

2016-11-21 13:03:55 UTC

I am so thankful for God, my family, my friends, my church, good health, opportunities to travel, etc Oh by the way, did I mention to 2 beautiful grandchildren.

Anna Gratale

agratale8 — 2016-11-21 13:16:47 UTC

I am so thankful each day for my growing family and the times we get to spend together. I am so very fortunate!

Jennifer Richardson - OCS Biology

2016-11-21 13:45:25 UTC

Thankful for so much, this holiday season! Thank you, God, for all the gifts and graces!

Hilda White OCS English

hilda_white — 2016-11-21 13:55:30 UTC

I am thankful for life itself and for the many blessings I have received over the years. I am especially thankful for my granddaughters who make every day a delight

Evelyn Ziennker-Lee OCS Applied Science

2016-11-21 14:07:49 UTC

I'm thankful for my husband and my three children!

Jennifer Crane - OCS English II

2016-11-21 14:14:39 UTC

I'm thankful for these two.

Beth Jackson - OCS Biology. I am thankful for my girls

2016-11-21 15:23:28 UTC

Paul Huggins - OCS History

2016-11-21 16:09:09 UTC

I thankful for all the people in my life that allow me to be me. Their encouragement, love, and loyalty push me to levels I couldn't achieve by myself! Happy, Happy Thanksgiving Holidays to all!

Sarah Coombs-OCS English

sarah_coombs1 — 2016-11-21 17:41:54 UTC

I'm thankful for my beautiful and wonderful family and for great friends. I'm also thankful for the opportunity to present at NCTE this past weekend and all the great speakers and authors I got to meet/listen to!

Lynette Andrews-Asmussen OCS English II

2016-11-21 18:39:39 UTC

I am thankful for my beautiful family!

Genny Phillips - OCS LDME/Math I

2016-11-21 19:05:41 UTC

I'm extremely thankful for my sweet daughter, my husband, and my health!

Sharon Glenn OCS English IV

sharonglenn — 2016-11-21 19:09:37 UTC

I am thankful that both my parents (who have lived in Jacksonville, Florida for 60 plus years) will be moving closer to me (2.1 miles) in January.
I am thankful for the game of baseball and a sweetheart who enjoys baseball, too. Go, Phillies!
I am thankful for a new grandbaby headed our way in April.

Stacey Johnson - OCS Financial Management

2016-11-21 20:05:57 UTC

I'm thankful for my family and NCVPS for giving me the opportunity to stay home and hang out with these cuties every day!

Carly Gilmore - OCS LDME/Math 1

2016-11-21 21:18:03 UTC

I am thankful for my sweet family!

Holly Oliver

2016-11-21 21:18:09 UTC

OCS English IV
I am thankful for my wonderful family and my faith!

Meredith Kersting

2016-11-21 21:25:59 UTC

I am thankful for my wonderful husband, new baby girl Harper, and my always entertaining extended family!

Sherry Bell

2016-11-21 21:32:41 UTC

I am thankful for my faith, family, freedom, and our special NCVPS OCS family!! You all are THE BEST!!

Heather Nash- OCS Biology

2016-11-21 21:46:18 UTC

I am thankful for my amazing boyfriend, Jon; my parents, siblings and my crazy (but loving) extended family. Oh! Also my pets! They make me smile :)

Darla Baker

2016-11-21 22:32:48 UTC

OCS LDME/ Math 1

I am thankful for being able to spend Thanksgiving week on vacation with my family

Dawn Adams

dawn_adams — 2016-11-21 22:43:10 UTC

OCS FM

I am thankful for my family and being able to share another Thanksgiving with them.

I am thankful for still being able to find joy in the small moments of teaching...writing a lesson that works for the students in class...or learning a new tool to make something to help my online students.

I am also extremely thankful to work with such a wonderful IL team and terrific team of teachers!

Beth Daniels OCS English IV

mary_daniels — 2016-11-21 23:29:42 UTC

I am so thankful for my family and for the amazing job I have that allows me to stay home with them.

Kathleen Montini OCS Financial Management

kathleen_montini1 — 2016-11-21 23:37:18 UTC

I am most thankful for my family and my dog Calvin!

Angel Ledbetter OCS American History 2

amariel18 — 2016-11-21 23:48:39 UTC

Other than my family and health, I am most thankful for co workers who feel more like family and who push me to do better each day! This is one of many!

Samantha Quinn OCS English IV

2016-11-22 00:01:45 UTC

I am very thankful for my family. I am also thankful for my awesome job that allows me to stay at home with my son!

Mona McKinnon

2016-11-22 00:05:27 UTC

OCS LDME/Math 1

I am so thankful for my family and our new home that we moved into in July!

Rachel Humes OCS LDME /Math 1

2016-11-22 00:09:58 UTC

I am so thankful to be home with my sweet boys and still have a job I love!

Hannah Moon OCS English I

2016-11-22 00:17:19 UTC

I am thankful for adventures!

Renae Lawing

2016-11-22 00:18:14 UTC

OCS Biology
I am so thankful for Family both human babies and fur rbabies!

Elizabeth Boliek

2016-11-22 00:19:11 UTC

OCS ENGLISH IV

I am SO THANKFUL for my family, both my parents and sister as well as my wonderful husband and his family. They are truly an extension of my immediate family, and, right now, as we are experiencing deep heartache and approaching loss, I feel even more blessed to be able to support my husband and his wonderful family.

Below is a picture of me and my husband.

Tavia Wilson

2016-11-22 00:20:19 UTC

OCS English 3
I am thankful for my three healthy, beautiful children.

Jenny Satinsky

2016-11-22 00:20:50 UTC

OCS English
Russian Coach
I'm grateful for my wonderful husband, kids, and extended family.

Jennifer Burleson

2016-11-22 00:21:45 UTC

I am thankful for those I love. I'm also thankful that my son came home from college today and I get to spend some time with my "baby".

Katherine Snead

2016-11-22 00:21:57 UTC

I am thankful for my wonderful boyfriend who keeps me sane and optimistic!

Robin Brown, OCS LDME/Math 1

2016-11-22 00:25:36 UTC

I am thankful for the Course LEads and IL's that we have in OCS. They are always so encouraging and helpful.

Holly Berriman OCS English

holly_berriman — 2016-11-22 00:26:21 UTC

I am thankful for my beautiful kids and the one growing in my belly. I am very fortunate in so many ways. I am also thankful to be able to teach for NCVPS.

Pamela Smith

2016-11-22 00:28:00 UTC

So very thankful and excited to spend time with our family's newest member, my great niece, Kirkley.

Ali Howe/OCS English I

alicia_howe — 2016-11-22 00:28:39 UTC

I'm thankful for baby boy who is one week from his due date!

Courtney Harrell/OCS English III

2016-11-22 00:29:39 UTC

I am thankful for my sweet boy who is going to be a year old soon!

Lindsey Chinni, English III

lindsey_chinni — 2016-11-22 00:30:48 UTC

So thankful to be raising my boys close to my sister, raising her boys. They are best friends just like us, and I'd hate to spend Thanksgiving without them!

Crystal H / Financial Mgmt

crystal_hall — 2016-11-22 00:34:23 UTC

So thankful for my first Thanksgiving as a family of four! Looking forward to great family, fun, and food :)

Tiffany Wooten/OCS English

2016-11-22 00:40:00 UTC

I am thankful for my family! I am blessed to have a wonderful family, husband and sweet dog! I am also thankful for my church, f2f job and NCVPS!

Katrina Tuff

katrinatuff — 2016-11-22 00:42:06 UTC

I am grateful for my family and my health!

Amy Jenkins

amy_jenkins2 — 2016-11-22 00:42:44 UTC

I am Thankful for my family and

Jodie Lohmeyer

2016-11-22 00:43:02 UTC

I am thankful for my husband and daughter. I am also thank ful for the AMAZING support we, as teachers, receive from our ILs at NCVPS.

Gena Barnhardt/OCS Applied Science/Biology

2016-11-22 00:43:14 UTC

Thankful for spending time with my family and for time to rest and catch up! Also thankful for my friends, my health, and the ability to share my passion for science with my F2F and OCS students!

Valerie Hairston

2016-11-22 00:43:34 UTC

I'm thankful for friends and family.

Stephanie Callihan

2016-11-22 00:43:41 UTC

Family, Fur babies, health.

Tyler Honeycutt/OCS Financial Math

2016-11-22 00:45:30 UTC

I am thankful for my family. We are expecting baby #2, so we are very thankful for a healthy little girl who is coming in February!

Jamie Finch, OCS ENglish I

2016-11-22 00:47:50 UTC

I am grateful for my family and everyone's health. We are expecting #4 in late May/early JuneI am also grateful that it looks like we will be able to travel to NY to be with family this weekend.

Wes Coward OCS English I

2016-11-22 00:49:36 UTC

I am thankful for all of the places I have seen and for all of the wilderness through which I have wandered. Thanks to all the people who have let me teach them.No one can take away those memories.

Karla Brann/OCS Applied Science

2016-11-22 00:51:07 UTC

So thankful for this job, that allows me to be in Louisiana to take care of my mom this fall for her knee surgery! Here is her pretty face, with lipstick, going in to surgery! So thankful to be able to be with her as she heals! (She would KILL me for posting this anywhere... but she still looks beautiful :)

Brandi Thurmond, OCS Applied Science

bthurmond — 2016-11-22 00:51:19 UTC

I'm thankful for my family. I'm thankful for my lil man who is getting too big too quick. I'm thankful to have been so blessed to be able to stay at home with him pre-Kindergarten and continue doing what I love - teaching science!

Anna Cromer

banaliz — 2016-11-22 01:24:33 UTC

I'm thankful for my family and all of the amazingly crazy things we get to do each year! This is all made possible because I have the best job ever!!!

Christina Puleio, OCS Intro to Math

2016-11-24 17:24:30 UTC

Thankful for my family and our health:)

Kristen Thomas, OCS English 3

2016-11-30 01:01:21 UTC

I am especially thankful for my family and friends this holiday. As so many colleagues have noted, I am thankful for this awesome job that allows me to pursue my passion to teach while giving me the flexibility to be home with my kiddos.

Maria Topliff

mariagracemeditate — 2017-06-27 15:20:25 UTC