
Mr. Pickles and I would like to thank the thousands of students who have come through our doors seeking an education in the arts. There are so many of you who are so talented and deserve your success! I am thankful beyond words I had the small amount of time to share my life and experiences with you. Everyone showed up not knowing what would happen and looking to learn a few things -- me included. What we created was something truly special within public education. I learned so much when I wasn't even planning on it. While doing so, I wound up having so much fun that 25 years have passed by! Words of wisdom, wheel spins, pudding wrastling, Chuck E Cheese, SPIFFS, field trips, guest speakers, SkillsUSA competitions, thumbnails, Winter Olympics, Pie day, grilled Cheese Sammich day, cold pizza and root beer day, hands in pockets fast walking, kickball exam review, Star Wars Holiday Special, love bags and so, so much more. It wasn't what we did or said it was how we made each other feel and while here, I felt like a million bucks working with such talented and awesome students who I hope all grow up to be just as decent people. I did not dislike teaching (until my last 3 years) and in fact told anyone who would listen this was my job -- I got to go to work until about 2pm and work with really talented teenagers who don't know it... then I get to go home and do other things. It never felt like a job. It has been my pleasure to be your instructor. Keep being creative, keep supporting the arts, and keep an open mind and bring a pencil!
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