🌟While some of our retirees preferred to stay out of the spotlight, their impact on our organization is undeniable. To every staff member retiring this year, thank you for your years of dedication and service.
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How many years have you been in education?
đź’ 34
What advice would you give to young educators?
đź’ Don't stress ...you got this! Be kind and thank you for becoming educators.
What is your proudest moment?
đź’ I really liked coaching soccer at Churchill and being able to give kids a safe clean environment to learn in.
What is next for you?
đź’ I am ready to travel , fish and ride motorcycles.
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How many years have you been in education?
đź’ 24
What advice would you give to young educators?
💠Be patient, kind, and, build relationships with your students and peers. Trust those giving advice for they have been in your shoes. They can offer invaluable strategies to help manage the students and to help you balance the time between school and home. It is imperative to keep relationships with parents open to become partners in their children’s education. The children you have in your classrooms will always be “your children” too. Your support, love, and empathy will always be remembered by those you come in contact with each and every day of your teaching career. Teaching will be the most challenging, yet the most rewarding career you will ever have.
What is your proudest moment?
đź’ There is not been a proudest moment but just to see children grow as individuals and as students is what I am most proud of.
What is next for you?
đź’ Be with family: husband, kids, and grandkids. Catch up on quilting projects and going to retreats, taking motorcycle rides, pontoon rides on the lake, read, and doing whatever I want!
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How many years have you been in education?
đź’ 14
What advice would you give to young educators?
đź’ Work hard every day.
What is your proudest moment?
đź’ Seeing students grow each year.
What is next for you?
đź’ Fishing and enjoying family and my grandkids.
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Join us in congratulating Bobbi Uddin on her retirement! Thank you for all you've done for the Galesburg CUSD #205 School District, Bobbi. 💛🖤
How many years have you been in education?
đź’ 30
What advice would you give to young educators?
đź’ Prioritize self-care to avoid burnout, build strong relationships with students and colleagues, and seek mentorship.
What is your proudest moment?
đź’ My proudest moment in school is researching, planning, developing and implementing the non-blended preschool program for those students with significant language delays.
What is next for you?
đź’ I will be working part-time as a Mentor Teacher for the Bright Futures Preschool Program.
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Join us in congratulating Isaac Triplett on his retirement! Thank you for all you've done for the Galesburg CUSD #205 School District, Isaac. 💛🖤
How many years have you been in education?
đź’ 36
What advice would you give to young educators?
đź’ Remember that you are not just teaching a subject; you are lighting a fire in these students. My advice is: Take time to breathe and listen to your students' stories, they need to know you care and your heart is the best teacher because students will never forget how you made them feel."
What is your proudest moment?
đź’ My proudest moment in school is when I make that musical connection with the students and watch them flourish.
What is next for you?
đź’ I plan to continue teaching privately but also to travel and spend more time with family.
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Join us in congratulating Jody Chapman on her retirement! Thank you for all you've done for the Galesburg CUSD #205 School District, Jody. 💛🖤
How many years have you been in education?
đź’ 34
What advice would you give to young educators?
đź’ "Always try your best. Always do what is right. Show others you care!", Lou Holtz.
What is your proudest moment?
đź’ Moving to being a dean and pushing myself out of my comfort zone.
What is next for you?
đź’ Not sure yet! Except coach for one more year and I never have to work another Monday!
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Join us in congratulating Carol Buebe on her retirement! Thank you for all you've done for the Galesburg CUSD #205 School District, Carole. 💛🖤
How many years have you been in education?
đź’ 39
What advice would you give to young educators?
đź’ Remember that they are just kids. They want to be loved and respected. I have found a little kindness and understanding goes a long way with students. Also, leave the job at school. Have a life when you go home. I wish I could get back some of the hours I spent on schoolwork at home, especially when my boys were young.
What is your proudest moment?
đź’ I love it when students keep in touch and tell me what is going on in their lives. It's so fulfilling to watch them grow, establish careers, and if they choose to, start families.
What is next for you?
đź’ We would love to travel. That is something we haven't done a lot of. I would also like to get more involved some of the organizations I have been in for years.
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Join us in congratulating Tracy McCoy on her retirement! Thank you for all you've done for the Galesburg CUSD #205 School District, Tracy. 💛🖤
How many years have you been in education?
đź’ 26
What advice would you give to young educators?
đź’ Building strong student relationships, set firm classroom routines, and always take the advice of a veteran teacher and paraprofessionals.
What is your proudest moment?
💠I’m most proud of being a reason a child smiled. I always believed laughter and joy are essential to learning.
What is next for you?
đź’ Traveling with my husband in our 1965 Chevy pickup truck, spending time with my family, and enjoying my beautiful grandchildren.
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Join us in congratulating Tara Denhart on her retirement! Thank you for all you've done for the Galesburg CUSD #205 School District, Tara. 💛🖤
How many years have you been in education?
đź’ 33
What advice would you give to younger educators?
đź’ My advice to younger educators would be to build relationships with students - it's amazing what you learn about them, establish classroom expectations and routines immediately, and be sure to focus on self-care so you don't burn out. Be adaptable - education and schedules are constantly changing, ask for help from your colleagues, mistakes are learning opportunities, not the end of the world, and be organized.
What is your proudest moment?
đź’ I have several proud moments, but these two are my favorites: when students get excited about reading and the "aha" moment when they see the plot twist; receiving letters from past students - I have kept them all!
What is next for you?
đź’ Travel with my husband, continue my part-time job as a nail technician, and begin working in my new job as GJSHS New Teacher Mentor.
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Is your 4th grader ready for middle school? Join us for the Incoming 5th Grade Open House at Lombard Middle School!
When: May 4th- 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 1220 East Knox Street
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