“Good Morning Kirk, I have to express to you my admiration for your sincerely thoughtful “Thanks Teach!” program. This is my first year teaching Visual Arts at Bedford Hills, so unfortunately I didn’t have the honor of knowing you as a student. I received your gift bucket this morning at our faculty meeting. What a beautiful idea, and initiative. The design is so fresh contemporary- it gives new life to the ritual of Thank You notes. I appreciate your recognition of how important it is to thank those who have helped us along in our lives and will be sure to use your notes well, to send along appreciation for the many good people doing good things. Be well! And continue to do great things!” — Miss Amy Salerno“We would like to thank you so much for the amazing gift that you gave us. Your program sounds like such an incredible idea and we hope it continues to be a success.” —Mrs. Biancamano, Mrs. Fluskey & Mrs. Kaval (4th grade teachers)

“Your thoughtfulness and generosity was very much appreciated by myself and the other teachers at BHES. It is so encouraging for me to hear about kind and thoughtful individuals, such as yourself, reaching out and giving to others. Based on the very thoughtful nature of your gift, I can recognize the appreciation and value you see in your teachers. Thank you for being so generous and thoughtful.”–Beth Kolb J

“Hi Kirk, I was a fifth grade teacher when you were in fifth grade. I think you were in Ms. Newman’s class and I taught you science. I was so surprised and happy to receive your gift! Thank you so much for thinking of us. It means a lot to hear from former students and be appreciated. Thanks again” –Liz Condon-Kim 5th Grade Teacher

“Teachers Touch Tomorrow! It’s not very often that teachers hear back from their former students and learn about the ‘fruits of their labor’. Your words of appreciation were the very thing that keeps us all coming back day after day! I’m looking forward to paying it forward and using the note cards to thank those who make a difference in my life day after day. Thank you for your generosity.” –Mrs. Bretti

“Thank you for the stationary. It was so sweet of you to think of us. The notecards are so adorable. Thanks again” —Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Kenny, Mrs. Nordstrom

“Hey Kirk, Thanks so much for your “Thank You Cards” Gift! It was really thoughtful and it makes us teachers feel appreciated.”  — Kevin Grayson

“Hi Kirk,  Thank you so much for the lovely gift and such a wonderful gesture! It makes us all feels encouraged to know that we have made a positive impact on students. I wish you the best of luck in your future.”  –Mrs. Sergio

“Dear Kirk, Wow, you really made the entire BHES faculty smile from ear to ear. What an incredible gift….recognition. Mrs Ross was so touched by your beautiful words and thoughts. It means so much to us to have our former students remember us with such warmth. Teaching is touching lives and I am sometimes overwhelmed by the impact teachers can have. I don’t ever take my “job” lightly. I try to honor each child and remember that how I make each child feel inside is almost more important than the subjects I teach. Kirk, your recognition of the importance of our role in our student’s lives makes all the time and effort we put into our work worth it. Thank you!” — Kathleen Crohn, Second Grade Teacher

“Thank you for the lovely gift. The can, the cards are all lovely, and the sentiment is very touching. Thank you for all you do for teachers” — Judith Endres

“I was so surprised and honored to received your thank you tin. The entire staff was touched by your kindness.  It means a lot to me that a previous student felt so highly of BHES teachers!” — Mrs. Willeford

“THIS IS JUST A LITTLE NOTE TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL GIFT.
I will use them and think of your kindness.” — Michele Nigro  5th Grade Teacher

“What a wonderful idea to start the “Thanks Teach!” Program to recognize teachers.  I will think of you and all my former students each time I use one of the beautiful notecards.  Thank you again!” –Jennifer Conte

“I wanted to thank you for the awesome and thoughtful gift of ‘thank you’ notes!  I teach reading and math at Bedford Hills.  If you are ever in the building, please feel free to stop by my room for a visit (29 & 31).” — Ms. Fitzgerald

“Kirk, I just wanted to thank you for thoughtful gift of note cards. It is nice to know that many of our former elementary students grow up to be positive role models and advocates for education. I hope you are doing well and continue to thrive in all you do.” — Vikki Bradley