TIGER STAFF SHOUT-OUTS by Charles Williams https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap FEEL THE LOVE en-us 2020-09-11 01:59:54 UTC 2021-10-24 10:56:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737518712 Thank you to Robyn Waycaster who has worked tirelessly in daycare to ensure student safety and manage her program under COVID-19!]]> 2020-09-11 02:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737518712 Mrs. Russ has balanced many, many roles during COVID-19- many times, never stopping and working late after school. Your work has not gone unnoticed! Thank you! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737537160 2020-09-11 02:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737537160 Lisa and her team have been a tremendous help and support. Lisa is always working hard to keep our school clean and looking fantastic. Thank you Lisa! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737539305 2020-09-11 02:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737539305 Mrs. Dodd has worked so hard in the cafeteria trying to meet many guidelines and changing requirements. She's had a huge task of feeding our families and we appreciate all she does! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737540897 2020-09-11 02:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737540897 Thank you to Nurse Robin for all of her hard work as she has worked with Nurse Hawn to prepare us for COVID-19 protocols. Thank you for your service to VES! Welcome Nurse Hawn! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737544056 2020-09-11 02:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737544056 Mrs. Compton has been a tremendous support to our teachers while balancing many other plates. She is a great resource for all and is always willing to go the extra mile to help VES! Thank you!! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737545634 2020-09-11 02:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737545634 Taylor Reece, you are a lifesaver!! Thanks for all your help with learning new curriculum! lwhitson https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737545792 2020-09-11 02:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737545792 Mrs. Huffman, thank you for all your "behind the scenes work!" Thank you for always stepping up and volunteering--no matter what or where! We appreciate all you do! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737547849 2020-09-11 02:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737547849 Mrs. Sherrill, Mrs. Byers, Mrs. Suttles . . . WOW! What can we say about your help in daycare!!! Our kids needed your help with instruction and remote learning help! You went above and beyond to help when we were in a bind. Your extra work did not go unnoticed..... THANK YOU! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737549432 2020-09-11 02:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737549432 Kinder team and PK team . . . your DIAL screening was flawless! The organization you had and the set-up was perfect! Thank you for making it a great experience for our families! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737551925 2020-09-11 02:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737551925 Mrs. Sherrill . . . thank you for putting down our "floor signage!" This may have seemed small.... but what a help this was! Thank you! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737554148 2020-09-11 02:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737554148 Ms. Cooper, Mrs. Blalock, (and others) Thank you for taking one of our families under your wing and taking care of them! This has not gone unnoticed! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737555541 2020-09-11 02:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737555541 Mrs. Efird . . . you are simply awesome and a ROCK STAR in all you do! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737558610 2020-09-11 02:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737558610 Virtual Academy teachers . . . thank you for being TECHNOLOGY LEADERS and taking a chance for something different. Your lessons and online-presence is unbelievable. Our kids are still able to learn while making the choice to remain at home. Your work is great! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737560556 2020-09-11 02:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737560556 Jordan Ferrell and Christina Poole - Thank you both for coming to my rescue by jumping on a zoom or taking a late Friday afternoon phone call to walk teachers at my other schools through something that you've already figured out! kcompton1 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737563204 2020-09-11 02:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737563204 Mrs. Thomas and Ms. Cooper, thank you for accepting the challenge of a combo class during a PLAN B hydrid model. Unbelievable professionalism and determination to do it right! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737563502 2020-09-11 02:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737563502 Mrs. Lawhorn, thank you for being willing to take on a new challenge and try something a little different. You are going to do great and a nice addition to our EC team! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737567023 2020-09-11 02:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737567023 Special Area Team: Thank you for LIVE WEDNESDAYS! Some weeks may be few students... but you never know what one of those times will mean to a student! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737568871 2020-09-11 02:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737568871 Mrs. Herrick... thank you! Thank you for all you do to support our kids and all the work you did this summer. Lots of hats and responsibility . . . but never unnoticed! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737571119 2020-09-11 02:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737571119 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737571306 Mr. Williams and Mrs. Efird, thank you for helping to keep the calm during this chaotic time.  We are all charting a new way and your leadership is appreciated!]]> 2020-09-11 02:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737571306 Mrs. Efird - thank you for running in my office and looking for things, in a moment's notice from a text. :) kcompton1 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737575617 2020-09-11 02:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737575617 Kinder TA's . . thank you for supporting our remote learnings in daycare and on remote. They need you and your help is greatly appreciated! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737576808 2020-09-11 02:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737576808 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737578086 Mrs. Berryhill, I can't say thank you enough for the many, many times you have stopped to help me.  The many times you picked up the phone to ease the panic.  I can't even begin to express the gratitude I have for the past year and all the laughs we have had together.]]> 2020-09-11 02:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737578086 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737580832 Mr. Daigler, Thank you for always being there to support me, ask if I am okay, and for your willingness to go along with my crazy ideas!  ]]> 2020-09-11 02:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737580832 EC TEAM . . . thank you for all your work to figure our RCLP's, service times, etc. Its' alot to decipher, but you have done well! Thank you for the extra support you have given our kids and providing services during this time! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737580894 2020-09-11 02:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737580894 Thank you so much to all the TA's who have helped with zoom/assignments or worked in the childcare program over the last 4 weeks. I appreciate ya'll so much!! rwaycaster https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737582609 2020-09-11 02:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737582609 Whitson, Holland, Westcott, Cooper, Goforth . . . thank you for your willingness to make a change and to learn a new curriculum . . . in the middle of a pandemic! You have brought great things to your teams! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737585682 2020-09-11 02:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737585682 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737586792 Mrs. Cline and Mrs. Ferrell, Thank you for your patience and laughs during summer camp.  I learned so much and more importantly...made friendships that mean a lot to me.]]> 2020-09-11 02:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737586792 Stephens, Poole, Ferrell . . . thank you for TECH LEADERSHIP! You have been leaders within our school and our district! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737589264 2020-09-11 02:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737589264 Mrs. Speagle, thank you for maintaining our staff snack shelf! Thank you for the creative ideas and extra work done to prepare items for the staff! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737592741 2020-09-11 02:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737592741 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737594061 Mrs. Ferrell, Thank you for the unexpected friendship, support, love, kindness, and laughs.  I don't know what I would do without you helping me and being there for me.  ]]> 2020-09-11 02:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737594061 All of our Moms . . . thank you for balancing work, home, and family! You are AMAZING! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737594533 2020-09-11 02:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737594533 Teresa Castellaw . . . thank you for always answering the phone for quick questions and help! We appreciate you! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737597077 2020-09-11 02:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737597077 Teachers of remote students and 4 day students. Thank you for loving our kids. Thank you for the "extra" that you will do to ensure they are learning and have every opportunity to succeed. https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737601252 2020-09-11 02:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737601252 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737602639 A HUGE thank you to the entire Valdese staff.  I have never felt so "at home" and welcomed.  You are truly amazing and I feel so blessed to be a part of your family.]]> 2020-09-11 02:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737602639 Mrs. Sherrill . . . you are going to be a fantastic ART teacher! Thank you for your excitement and creativity as you prepare! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737604357 2020-09-11 02:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737604357 Mrs. Burgess . . . thank you for sharing your DIET SUNDROPS! Sometimes at the end of the day . . . or mid-day . . . or even morning . . . they are a lifesaver! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737608859 2020-09-11 02:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737608859 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737646610 Mrs. Cline and Mrs. Thomas, thank you for your extraordinary teaching during Plan C for my children. I appreciate you!!!]]> 2020-09-11 03:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737646610 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737655499 Shout out to Mrs. Schafer for providing well planned and organized music lessons for students.  ]]> 2020-09-11 03:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737655499 Heather Holland https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737755351 Mrs. Hensley and Mrs. Skelton, thank you for being great educators for my girls.]]> 2020-09-11 04:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737755351 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737757329 Robin Chester, you work tirelessly and give your all for our school. You are always helpful, too. Thank you.]]> 2020-09-11 04:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/737757329 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738078681 Thank you to the awesome 4th grade team.  I am so glad to be part of it and to be working with each of you.  We all work together like a well oiled machine.]]> 2020-09-11 09:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738078681 Alicia Harkey https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738112870 Thank you to Jenifer Byers for being such a tremendous asset and blessing to me and our prek classroom but also to our school family. She has taken on extra responsibilities helping with daycare as well as helping me in any way needed.  I appreciate you more than I could ever express! ]]> 2020-09-11 09:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738112870 Leslie https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738122383 Thank you to my summer school friends Jordan and Christina! I learned so much from both of you and you surely taught this "old" teacher lots of technology and challenged me that I could do it!]]> 2020-09-11 10:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738122383 Leslie https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738124275 Thank you to my new Third Grade team for being so great to work with as we navigate this new corona world and learn and laugh together as we figure all this out!]]> 2020-09-11 10:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738124275 Leslie https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738126255 A HUGE SHOUTOUT to our leaders, Mr. Williams and Mrs. Efird as they keep us all going and help us navigate the new "normal" at school! ]]> 2020-09-11 10:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738126255 Thank you to crystal Stephens for being our tech support! Although - I did stump you with my questions ! You are pure sunshine ! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738127027 2020-09-11 10:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738127027 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738127757 Thank you to Carla and Charles for their organization and thought to every detail! You make our school shine the brightest of all !!!]]> 2020-09-11 10:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738127757 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738129033 Thanks to Whitney for always being a step ahead for our team!  Grace. ]]> 2020-09-11 10:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738129033 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738149493 To Mandy for always going above and beyond.

]]> 2020-09-11 10:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738149493 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738150343 Jeri for always trying to make sure everyone is OK.

]]> 2020-09-11 10:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738150343 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738150997 Kristi Compton for always trying to make things simple to help ease our minds. 

]]> 2020-09-11 10:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738150997 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738164150 Thank you Christina Poole for the new friendship and being there in a moments notice to help! ]]> 2020-09-11 10:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738164150 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738165113 Kristie Compton, thank you for guidance and clarity as we are navigating this year. You make sure we are taken care of no matter what!]]> 2020-09-11 10:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738165113 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738169382 2nd grade team! Y’all are wonderful. Thank you for bringing me in as a new team member. I love the collaboration and the willingness to help each person in our group. ]]> 2020-09-11 10:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738169382 Mrs. Cline and Mrs. Burgess, I honestly can't thank you enough for all you have done. You welcomed me with open arms and have helped me so much! I have already learned so much and appreciate your help and support. I love being apart of this 3rd grade team! Love you both! kgoforth3 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738182865 2020-09-11 11:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738182865 Mrs. Ferrell, I don't think I could have made it this far without you. You have shared so much with me and it has be amazing. Thank you so much for all your help and support. I'm so glad to get to work with you. Love you friend! kgoforth3 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738187816 2020-09-11 11:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738187816 Mrs. Berryhill, thank you for being an amazing teacher. Lacey has enjoyed all your Zooms and she is so excited to be in your classroom next week. kgoforth3 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738193219 2020-09-11 11:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738193219 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738198873 Mrs. Moulton, Thank you for sharing resources and for checking on me during our transition to Virtual Academy!]]> 2020-09-11 11:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738198873 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738203319 We have the best Cafeteria staff in all of NC.  I am pretty sure most restaurants don't run this smoothly.  Thank you to each one of you for your smiles, kind words, and love for our students.]]> 2020-09-11 11:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738203319 Thank you to Lisa and our custodial crew for a clean campus and for always being there to help us at any time. https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738215018 2020-09-11 11:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738215018 PreK Team https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738220298 2020-09-11 11:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738220298 Thank you Kristie Compton for your patience with me in completing a certain PD on time! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738222186 2020-09-11 11:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738222186 A huge thank you to Mr. Williams and Mrs. Efird. Thank you for your support and encouragement and for being true leaders! lwhuffman https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738225176

]]> 2020-09-11 11:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738225176 Mrs. Russ, you are amazing! You have so many jobs and you do them all so well :) lwhuffman https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738226159 2020-09-11 11:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738226159 Christina Poole, I'm so glad that you are a part of the Valdese family. I learn so much from you every day! lwhuffman https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738226948 2020-09-11 11:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738226948 Jordan Ferrell, you amaze me with your energy and enthusiasm. I'm so glad you are part of our family and I love learning from you! lwhuffman https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738227580 2020-09-11 11:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738227580 Amanda Thomas, you are a rock star! Thank you for all you taught me last year in 5th grade. I'm thankful to learn from you and I'm so glad you are here at Valdese. lwhuffman https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738228491 2020-09-11 11:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738228491 Taylor Reece and Heather Holland, I don't know what I would have done without you ladies last year during my stint in 5th grade. Thank you for helping me and always giving of your time and support. lwhuffman https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738229418 2020-09-11 11:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738229418 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738230053 Amber Gersch, Thank you for your willingness to always help and kind heart to all!

]]> 2020-09-11 11:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738230053 Caryl Herrick: You are AMAZING! I don't know how you do all that you do, but you do it so well! Thank you for taking care of our students and staff, and always going that extra mile. lwhuffman https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738230905 2020-09-11 11:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738230905 Lisa Blalock, Stacey Lawhorn, Amber Gersch: I'm so glad to be a part of the student support team with you fabulous ladies! Thank you for all that you do for our students and families. lwhuffman https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738232115 2020-09-11 11:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738232115 Thank you Lisa Blalock, Amber Gersch, Caryl Herrick for all you have done to help me acclimate to this new position! I am thrilled to be working with such an amazing team! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738252042 2020-09-11 12:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738252042 Jordan, Lauren W., Tonya; we will always be the 2nd grade squad! Thankful for our friendship. Miss you ladies and wish you a fabulous year! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738261909 2020-09-11 12:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738261909 Robin and Amanda; you ladies are amazing! Thank you for all you do for us and how hard you work to keep things running smoothly in the office! staceylawhorn https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738273265 2020-09-11 12:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738273265 Mr. Williams and Mrs. Efird; thank you for all you are doing to help things run smoothly and for pushing us to accept the greater challenge. You have encouraged us to rise above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined ourselves as teachers doing. You have believed in us and saw greater things than we could see within ourselves. I am blessed to be a part of this wonderful Valdese family! staceylawhorn https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738282022 2020-09-11 12:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738282022 1st grade team https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738377218 Wowzie wow wow!!! It is so incredible how a team of 5 people can come together and share ideas and lessons and work together so seemlessly!! I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of something so ahhhmazing!!

]]> 2020-09-11 12:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738377218 Kendal Hensley https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738381573 Thanks so much for being soooo generous with your letterland videos -- Not sure how I am going to fill your shoes now that you all are back in session but I will try to hone in on your "dora the explorer" vibes and do my best !!! You are a rockstar!

]]> 2020-09-11 12:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738381573 A big shout out to Amanda S and Robin C. Thank you for always answering questions and assisting me with anything I ask. https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738414259 2020-09-11 13:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738414259 Thank Holly Russ for organizing the Special Areas group! You are appreciated and valued!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! cepowell https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738445574 2020-09-11 13:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738445574 Looking forward to having you, Mandy Sherrill, as a part of our team! I know you'll do great and love it!!! cepowell https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738450162 2020-09-11 13:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738450162 Office Staff https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738457785 Thank you office staff for going above and beyond to help navigate all the parents who come in and need help with the technology or when they have questions.  I couldn't have done it without your help.   ]]> 2020-09-11 13:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738457785 Holly Russ https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738465907 Thank you so much for all your help with the technology and device support. I couldn't make it without you and our parents couldn't either. You are an asset to our school. Thank you for all your hard work you do each and every day. ]]> 2020-09-11 13:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738465907 Holly Russ https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738702781 As others have already said, Holly goes above and beyond to help anyone who asks for her help, even if she is busy doing something else. She works super hard every day and is amazing.]]> 2020-09-11 14:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738702781 Caryl Herrick https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738708550 Caryl is willing to help whenever she is asked even though she is swamped with other things to do. She works hard each day to make sure that others have everything they need. Caryl is awesome.]]> 2020-09-11 14:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738708550 My Valdese Family https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738708648 I slid out on a Friday and didn't get to say goodbye to very many of you...probably a good thing tho cause I am  a weepy mess with Goodbyes. I want you ALL to know that I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! I miss you all but I have been welcomed at Salem with open arms! Thank you to Mrs. Efrid and Mr. Williams for leading us with such grace through this crazy and trying time. And for the staff that delivered your babies to my door, you all do an amazing job and teach with your hearts. For my team and Mrs. Mandy Sherrill, you all ROCK and you got this!
Love to you all,
April Hullette

]]> 2020-09-11 14:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738708648 Amy Carson https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738799372 Thanks for all the great finds you have on SeeSaw, activities, and other goodies!

]]> 2020-09-11 14:24:09 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738799372 Andrea Skelton https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738803419 You are doing a "rock star" job at virtual teaching! Thanks for always helping us smile and be just a little crazy!]]> 2020-09-11 14:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738803419 Mary Hartman https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738808195 You are so caring and compassionate toward your families. You always share lots of Grace and you are rocking the google slides for lessons!]]> 2020-09-11 14:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738808195 Caryl Herrick, it is comforting to know we have each other for support when addressing students with their many needs. https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738854787 2020-09-11 14:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/738854787 Mr. Daigler, Mrs. Berryhill, Mrs. Banghart, Thank you for being willing to allow me to Zoom with your class! Look forward to working with each of you and these sweet students when they return. staceylawhorn https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/739345161 2020-09-11 16:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/739345161 I want to thank Holly Russ for all that she does for the staff and the students. You are amazing!! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/739421322 2020-09-11 16:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/739421322 Thank you to the Amanda and Robin for all that they do every day to help the students, parents, and staff as I don't know what we would do without both of you! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/739443971 2020-09-11 16:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/739443971 To Alicia...for always going above and beyond for our pre-k children! You are the teacher who makes kids excited to come to school!! Can't wait for Monday! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/739797047 2020-09-11 17:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/739797047 Crystal Stephens https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740514716 Thank you for all of your technology help and shares. You are a true Wonder Woman! Love ya!]]> 2020-09-11 22:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740514716 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740516018 Jeri Banghart, Amy Carson, & Mary Hartman...thank you for being a wonderful group of ladies to work with. I love each of you and am thankful to be a part of the team! ]]> 2020-09-11 22:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740516018 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740519156 Jennifer Wright, 
You are the BEST! I will miss seeing you in my classroom each day, but I am happy we are still on the same hall. You are sunshine and rainbows!
Who will open the door and greet me now....lol.  
Love you Queen! ]]> 2020-09-11 22:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740519156 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740521551 Charles Williams, Carla Efird, Kristie Compton,
Thank you for your leadership and support. I am so glad to be a part of VES with you all! Much love! ]]> 2020-09-11 22:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740521551 VES https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740522324 I wish I could name everyone. I am so happy to be a part of this school. Much love to everyone. Stay safe and well! ♥️]]> 2020-09-11 22:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740522324 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740979973 Queen, 
It was my pleasure to be Your greeter each morning! I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to learn and grow with you each day. You are doing an exceptionally amazing job being a Vitual Academy
TEACHER 🌈☀️🥰]]> 2020-09-12 14:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740979973 Jennifer Wright https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740987471 To Robyn Waycaster and the Whole Team,
You are ALL doing an impressive job! ]]> 2020-09-12 14:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740987471 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740994529 To Robin and Amanda, 
You are both lifesavers to me. 🥰]]> 2020-09-12 14:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/740994529 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741003815 Holly Russ, 
If you were a book, I would give you "The National Book Award". You are a prize and I am so thankful that we got you. ]]> 2020-09-12 14:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741003815 VES teachers, you are my heroes! I have never seen a group of people work SO hard day in and out. As a colleague and parent of a VES student, I am amazed and and grateful for ALL OF YOU daily! Thank you, thank you, thank you! amandasherrill https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741035317 2020-09-12 15:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741035317 Robin & Amanda, amandasherrill https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741037430 Thank you for all of your help, constantly answering my questions and pausing your work to do it with smiles on your faces! You are appreciated and loved! ]]> 2020-09-12 15:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741037430 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741048548 Mandy, 
You are so talented in EVERYTHING you do, whether it's in a small classroom or on a larger scale. I believe that all the students are going to benefit from your expertise. ]]> 2020-09-12 15:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741048548 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741055805 Lisa and team, 
THANK YOU for working so hard to keep us safe and looking good, I appreciate all the little (and big) things you do for us. ]]> 2020-09-12 16:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741055805 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741062827 Lynn, YOU ARE the BEST!!!! Thank you for "pouring" yourself into this cafeteria. Girl remember we need you all year so pace yourself. 🥰]]> 2020-09-12 16:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741062827 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741067252 To the best nurses in the county, 
Robin, Thank you ❤️
Nurse Hawn, You have already shown that I have nothing to worry about, I'm in good hands.♥️]]> 2020-09-12 16:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741067252 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741194993 TO ALL VES TIGERS & CUBS "You make coming to work, WORTH IT"! ]]> 2020-09-12 19:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741194993 Thank you Lauren Huffman for all that you do for the staff and students at Valdese. You are always willing to go the extra mile and help out where ever you are needed. https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741783783 2020-09-13 11:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/741783783 I've worked with many teachers from all over the state. I am truly blessed to work here at Valdese with the most amazing teachers and friends! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/742588561 2020-09-14 02:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/742588561 My new 4th grade family, thank you so much for helping me learn new curriculum and content! You guys have been a fantastic new family to me! My 5th grade family, thanks so much for hitting the ground rolling so I can get caught up when I need to. You've been lifesavers! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/742739792 2020-09-14 03:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/742739792 Thank you Lauren Whitson for standing in the pouring rain as we tried to locate a bus for a student. https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/758607126 2020-09-18 13:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/758607126 Special thanks to all those involved in BOG3 testing. You make my life easier! Give yourself a pat on the back! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/758614604 2020-09-18 13:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/758614604 A huge shout out to those stepping up where needed!! Barbara Purcell, Jordan Ferrell, Caryl Herrick, Brittany Schafer, Joanna Heilman, Cindy Powell and Crystal Stephens! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/796096728 2020-10-01 19:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/796096728 To Michelle Hawn https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/854793486 Thanks for all you do to keep us all safe and healthy! We appreciate your hard work more than you know!]]> 2020-10-23 02:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/854793486 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/854797554 Huge shoutout to Lisa and the custodial staff.. thank you for going above and beyond to make sure our rooms are clean! You guys are rockstars!!]]> 2020-10-23 02:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/854797554 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/854801574 Thanks Mr. Williams & Mrs. Efird for being such great supporters no matter what!! I am so thankful for fantastic leadership during these crazy times! ]]> 2020-10-23 02:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/854801574 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/854811941 Amanda Speagle, you have been so wonderful to us all. Thank you for putting up with all of us teachers who are constantly having to make changes to our attendance! I can’t imagine how many hours you put in specifically just keeping up with attendance, in addition to everything else! We love you!]]> 2020-10-23 02:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/854811941 Mandy, you are doing an amazing job with art on a cart! I love the tigers on the gallery wall! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/859913114 2020-10-25 22:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/859913114 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/859921441 Thanks to Lauren Huffman for stepping in at a moments notice to get us through the CogAT. ]]> 2020-10-25 22:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/859921441 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/859923062 Thanks to all those covering the morning/afternoon duties for so many of us. The Valdese Team is OUTSTANDING! I am very fortunate to work with a staff that steps up no matter what!]]> 2020-10-25 22:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/859923062 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/859926395 Special thanks to Poole and Ferrell for helping with the earthquake drill when we were short handed.]]> 2020-10-25 22:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/859926395 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/859941661 Thank you Lauren Huffman for getting Trick or Read night in order. It’s going to be a wonderful evening for kids and the family’s to spend a little time together and not worry about this crazy time we live in. ]]> 2020-10-25 22:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/859941661 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/859973781 A huge thank you to the whole VES staff, what a year!  We are taking on the challenge of 2020 together and making it work!  We GOT This!!!! Love you all!]]> 2020-10-25 23:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/859973781 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/860014676 Nurse Hawn thank you for taking care of our students and staff and answering all of our questions.]]> 2020-10-25 23:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/860014676 drcooper https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/860020440 Amanda Thomas ROCKS!!!]]> 2020-10-25 23:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/860020440 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/862598446 A HUGE shoutout to our K-2 VA teachers (and honestly in class teachers as well). I need a nap after 30 minutes with 1st graders and you do it all day long! You seriously rock and I appreciate all the work you do with those bouncing balls of energy. You deserve and snack and a nap. ]]> 2020-10-26 16:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/862598446 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/863459305 Amanda Speagle, thank you for all the hats you are wearing at the moment with the same sweet kindness!]]> 2020-10-26 20:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/863459305 Crystal Stephens rocked our team teaching lesson today!!! https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1247109192 2021-02-26 21:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1247109192 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1247111785 Lauren Huffman, thanks for all your help with Title 1 and MTSS navigation!]]> 2021-02-26 21:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1247111785 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1247463250 Mrs. Blalock, thank you for running out in the rain today to help pass out food bags!!   ]]> 2021-02-27 00:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1247463250 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1247464712 Mrs. Westcott & Mrs. Cozort, thank you for being great teachers for my girls!!  I appreciate everything you do for them.]]> 2021-02-27 00:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1247464712 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1248391406 Mrs. Lisa, Wendy, & all of our custodial staff members, Thank you for all of your hard work and everyday kindness. You are seen and so very appreciated! ♥️]]> 2021-02-27 16:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1248391406 VES Faculty https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1251110617 You are the BEST! So thankful to work with all of you!

]]> 2021-03-01 00:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1251110617 I just want to thank the First Grade team for making my sub job so easy and enjoyable! I feel like we have been teaching together forever! Thank you for being so patient and understanding with all my questions! You ladies are the best! Teresa Jacumin wkanupp https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1251113899 2021-03-01 00:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1251113899 Thank you Cafeteria staff for all the hard work you do. https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1257689726 2021-03-02 11:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1257689726 I LOVE working here surrounded by excellent educators that I love and respect!!! We have https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1263579333 2021-03-03 13:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1263579333 THANK YOU to Ms. Lisa and the custodial staff. You work so hard everyday and I appreciate you! hjruss https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1263649691 2021-03-03 13:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1263649691 Thanks https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822647918 Thank you to Lisa Blalock and all she does with our EC kiddos. She has a personal connection with each one. She is so helpful with inclusion classes. You help make my job easier.]]> 2021-10-17 23:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822647918 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822684867 Thank you to my wonderful 4th grade team for picking up where we left off (before Virtual Academy) without missing a beat and for making sure I felt comfortable being back in the classroom. Your patience with my daily confusion, the random check ins when it is obvious I need them, and unyielding friendship is more than I could ever hope for. ❤️]]> 2021-10-18 00:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822684867 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822688188 Lisa Blalock…you are one of the best educators I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Thank you for your flexibility and patience. Not just with your students, but with me as well. I appreciate everything you do for us!]]> 2021-10-18 00:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822688188 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822691677 To Lisa and staff…
I do not think there is anyone who works harder in our school then you guys. The amount of respect and appreciation I have for all of you is tremendous. I can’t say thank you enough. ]]> 2021-10-18 00:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822691677 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822695857 To Charles and Amber-
I have been in schools with not so great admin. Thank you for your understanding and hard work. Our school would not function the way it does without your support.]]> 2021-10-18 00:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822695857 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822700311 Russ, Schaefer, Powell, Sherrill-
You are the unsung heroes of our school.  Not only do you love each one of kids but you do it day in and day out with smiles and kindness.  Then you complete extra duties and offer your help in other grade levels.  
You four are awesome and we are so fortunate to have you at Valdese.]]> 2021-10-18 00:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822700311 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822706146 To the most fantastic office staff ever-
I love the conversations we have when I walk in half lost and not knowing why I came in there in the first place. Thank you for the kind words, smiles, and awesomeness. ]]> 2021-10-18 00:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1822706146 https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1839056852 Feeling blessed beyond measure.... All across the board - you all are such an amazing group of people! The way we come together and care for our kids makes Valdese a fantastic place to work!]]> 2021-10-24 10:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/charleswilliams5/upom7dfi1plwqfap/wish/1839056852