Thank you for your collaboration, your thoughtful perspective, and the passion you brought to everything you touched. Your ability to approach challenges with both heart and clarity made a lasting impression. Your contributions consistently elevated the work of those around you. It’s been a true pleasure to learn alongside you and witness the impact of your dedication firsthand. Wishing you continued success, new challenges that inspire you, and many well-deserved accomplishments ahead. I have no doubt you’ll continue to make a meaningful difference wherever you go.

Hugs,

Dana

Jake

I truly loved whenever I was able to work alongside you during our coaching meetings. You have a heart and passion for the work that you do and it shows in everything that you work on.

I learned so much from you as I have continued on my coaching and equity journey. So while I will miss getting to see your face on a regular basis, I hope that we have opportunities to work alongside one another again!

You always show up with thoughtful questions and ideas that aren't just insightful—they're intentional. There’s real meaning behind everything you bring to the table, and it challenges those around you to think more deeply, act more consciously, and move with purpose. Your presence is a gift, and I’m so grateful to learn from you, be inspired by you, and witness the impact you’re making just by being exactly who you are.

I’m so grateful for the time we spent working together, especially last year as coach leads, as it gave me a chance to truly see the fierce advocate that you are. You stand up for what’s right, you speak your truth with courage, and you always, always put students at the center of every decision. Our schools need more educators like you. While we will deeply miss your voice and presence on our coaching team, I know your classroom will be a place where students feel seen, supported, and empowered. Wishing you all the best! 💕

I am so grateful to have been a coach alongside you these past three years. I admire your unwavering focus on what is important. You pursue goals because you believe in them, not for personal glory, and you don't give up when things get difficult.

Your ability to see the greater picture with all its moving parts makes you an especially effective leader. You see connections where others can't. You can predict the effects of one small action. Paired with your creativity and unwillingness to think inside the box, you are an unstoppable champion for whatever cause or goal you pursue.

I am constantly in awe of your coaching insight. You can craft just the right question to nudge someone's thinking. Your integrity and high regard for others means that anyone can come to you, and you will set aside any personal issues in order to help them. Before they know it, they will have arrived at a novel solution or will have completely changed their mind on an issue.

Thank you for your dedication to your school, our team, and the district these past three years. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. ❤️

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I truly appreciate how you’re always real and speak up for what you believe in. But what really sets you apart is that you don’t just say it—you follow through and make things happen. I really admire your intensity and commitment to staying true to your ethics.

Your future students and colleagues have so much to learn from you. They’ll grow simply by learning from you every day. Thank you for everything you’ve shared.

Thank you for welcoming me back to the IC group with such openness and kindness. That meant more to me than you know. I feel lucky to have had the chance to learn alongside you.

Every time I hear March March by The Chicks (my favorite!), I think of you. Our SoWashCo students are so lucky to learn from you.

Kate