Teacher Appreciation Week

Parents, this week is National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Let me take a minute to tell you why I appreciate each of our staff members...

Ms. Julie - Ms. Julie is my favorite fan to talk O's baseball with.  She's also my level-head.  When I have trouble keeping my cool, she's always there to set a much-needed example.  

Ms. Penny - Ms. Penny is a superb story teller - and she's got a lot of them and they're all funny!  She's the organizer of our some-times book club that never talks books.

Ms. Clarice - Ms. Clarice is my fellow sarcastic, cat-loving hooman.  Need a snarky come-back?  She's your girl.  She keeps our afternoons trapped in our separate offices entertaining!

Ms. Heather - Ms. Heather is a calming influence but has a very dry sense of humor.  She was quiet when she started, but not so much anymore!  You've got to be able to hold your own in this bunch!

Ms. Terry - Ms. Terry is my organized rock that goes-with-the-flow.  She's so creative and will always try something new!  And don't mess with her schedule!

Ms. Gabriella -  Ms. Gabriella makes me laugh!  And I could listen to her read stories all day long.  She's got no problem telling me when I'm wrong!

Ms. Caroline - Ms. Caroline is quiet and steady.  She likes things orderly - which I appreciate.  And, she's quietly funny.  When you don't expect her to say anything, she'll sneak in a witty remark.

Ms. Tammi - Ms. Tammi is nothing if not reliable.  And, she almost always finds an angle to a situation that I didn't think about.  She's funny with those she knows well, which fortunately includes me!  Plus, she's my resident proof-reader!

Ms. Lisa - Ms. Lisa, given a moment, is also one of those sneaky-humorous people.  She is so patient with the kids and will listen to them rattle on and on, long after I would have stopped pretending to listen.

Ms. Megan - Ms. Megan has really become an asset since she started.  She is so even-keeled and I've never seen her flustered.  I could use some of that...

Ms. Donna - Saving the best for last.  Ms. Donna is my other half.  We think so much alike now, it's frightening.  You may have noticed that some days we even dress alike.  I can truly say or do anything and she'd find a way to support me.  I couldn't do this job without her - though it came close this year!  Plus, I can barely add, even with that machine.

I thank God every day for all my staff and friends!  I wouldn't do this job without any of you!