Farewell

June 8, 2007

Dear Piedmont Students and Parents,

I want to thank you for a wonderful ten years at Piedmont. It is time for me to move on and pursue some other educational passions, particularly writing and starting my PhD in Educational Leadership. You know how much I believe in public education and the capacity for schools and teachers to make a tremendous and positive difference in our society. I will miss Piedmont, my colleagues, and you, but I feel a great responsibility to deepen the scope of my work in this profession. I do not know exactly where the next few years will lead me, but I am excited about new possibilities.

Beginning June 11th, I can be reached at j.morrison@artofeducating.com. Please continue to visit my website, www.artofeducating.com, for pictures, poetry, and other information of interest to past and present Piedmont eighth graders and their families. Thank you again for your support and faith.

Best regards, Jennifer Morrison

Family Responses

     From Jamela Wintons, 6/14/2007
     Wow…I want you to know that I am happy for you, but a little sad for those students who will never
     get to experience you as their instructor. Thank you so much for all that you’ve put into my Jasmine.
     I am sure she left her mark there at the school. Good luck in all of your endeavors and please keep
     in touch. Peace and blessings and my wish for a wonderful summer is extended to you!

     From Denise Hockaday, 6/9/2007
     Best wishes as you move forward in this stage of your life and career. May God continue to bless you
     and sustain your passion for teaching and learning and giving. Nia grew in your class and is doing well at
     Harding University. I'd like to continue to develop her writing skills, so any summer camps or
     programs you could recommend will be appreciated. Good luck in your new pursuits. Piedmont will
     suffer a loss but ultimately, public education will gain! Be blessed and thanks for including past
     parents in your email. - Denise Hockaday, Nia Hockaday's Mom, Class of 2006

     From Joanne Bellamy, 6/9/2007
     Dear Ms. Morrison - We wish you success in your PhD and future endeavors. Thank you for
     your ten years' contribution in Piedmont. Best regards, Joanne Bellamy

     From the Chelkos, 6/10/2007
     You are a wonderful teacher...best of luck as you pursue your interest and passion forward.
     -the Chelkos

     From Emily Cook, 6/11/2007
     Jennifer - I am so happy for you. What an exciting part of your life. Joshua just finished his first year
     at North Meck IB. He has grown about 6 inches and he is maturing now. Thank you so very much for
     all you have done for Joshua and all the other students. It is very clear that you have our children and all
     other children and their learning at heart. You were truly an angel to me and my family at a very rough
     time in our lives and I just want to thank you for all you did for Josh. I will never forget you and all you
     did to help Joshua. Please stay in touch and let me know everything that is going on in your life. You
     are an awesome teacher and friend to many. Love, Emily Cook

     From the Hatchers, 6/12/2007
     Dear Ms. Morrison - Thank you for sharing with us your plans for the future. My son, Mark Hatcher,
     and I wish God's Blessing on you. He really enjoyed your class when he was one of your students at
     Piedmont. He had a good year at East Mecklenburg. Good and dedicated teachers are hard to find
     therefore I know you will be missed at Piedmont. HAVE A BLESSED SUMMER AND MAY GOD
     CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU IN THE FUTURE!!!! Thanks again, Mark and Santha Hatcher

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