Recently we learned that the wonderful teacher who has been utilized for the boys' ELL education will be retiring at the end of the school year. Congratulations go out to a wonderful educator who could have road out her last couple years without taking on and surpassing the challenges of English Language Learners, especially two boys speaking a language that the school district had never heard about prior to Lucas and Eli entering school.
We were so fortunate to bring the boys into our school district with seasoned and willing professionals....who probably freaked at least a little when they learned the extent of our need. I did. But they did and never made us or the boys feel like it's been a chore.
Our principal is also retiring and the first teacher Lucas had in school and the second teacher Eli had. OUCH! I know this is wonderful for each of these teachers and administrator but did I mention....OUCH! The boys are so attached and used to the support of these people who have offered the first acceptance, patience and skills that Luke and Eli have had in a school. They've offered Mike and I the knowledge that we have people at school who are working hard to make it the best place for the boys to learn and the comfort to know they cared. Theirs are the faces that have been consistent through these last 3 years.
There are many still in place at school, who have provided and continue to lead the boys into new worlds in education. It's sad to see part of the team that's been in place from the start go their separate ways. We wish them well and send them off with our indescribable gratitude and a sincere desire for them to know that while they made a difference to hundreds over the years, there are two boys that will remember them and their devotion and are well on their way to reaching their potentials because of the hard work and dedication these individuals put into their lives.
To Leah, Irene and Jim we say thank you and enjoy that retirement. You've been amazing!
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