WOW…what a lovely, altruistic, and industrious young individual you are. Many, many thanks for your thoughtful gift and warm words. It is sooooooooo nice to be affirmed in an occupation that seems, sadly, less and less revered by many. You are the light that shines in us…thank you for casting it back with a warm glow. — Jeanmarie Martin, Grade 2
Thank you so much for your kind note and lovely gift! You made a lot of teachers smile this week at Bedford Village Elementary School. I read you letter to my 4th grade students and told them that someday they could make a difference just like you! You should be very proud of yourself. — Amy Cunningham, 4th Grade Teacher P.S. My students are calling me “Teach” now!!
Our principal shared your wonderful gift for teachers and read your note aloud at our last faculty meeting. I am breathless that you would take the time and energy to go so out of your way for teachers that you have had, let alone countless ones you don’t even know. Your actions and expression of appreciated means a great deal. You are a very special person. — Linda Magni, 4th Grade Teacher
Kirk, This was so lovely of you and very much appreciated! You make us all very proud! Mrs. Furphy
Thank you so much for your super awesome gesture of thanks to the many, many teachers you have never even met. I know my goal is similar to many others; it is simply to make the world a better place and bring more to the table of life than I take. Teaching is my opportunity to try to reach that goal. I am so glad that you have been touched by teachers. I, like you, have had the good fortune of working with Mrs. Ross. She has such a gentle kindness and deep concern for others. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness. It means a great deal for you to find teachers worthy of such grand thanks!! — Betsy George, 3rd Grade
I’m a fourth grade teacher at Bedford Village Elementary School. I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your mother for coming up with such a thoughtful, generous, and memorable way to thank teachers in our District! It’s appreciated more than you will ever know! — Mrs. Katie Brennan, 4th Grade Teacher
My name is Liz Smith. I am an ESOL teacher at BVES and WPES. I am writing to thank you for the “Thanks Teach” note cards. What a thoughtful idea! (And greatly appreciated!) Best of luck to you! — Liz Smith, ESOL Teacher
Just wanted to give you a thank you for the thank you! It’s nice to be recognized and appreciated for the work we do. Thanks for taking the time to do so. The gift cards are also something that are always needed as well. Best to you in your junior year (the tough one) and as you head into senior year (the fun one)! — Dan Levy, 2nd Grade Teacher
My name is Nicole Viscomi and I have been a kindergarten teacher at BVES for 10 years. It was such a lovely surprise this morning to receive your gift just because you are thanking teachers. It not only made my day but reminded me of why I love working with children day in and day out. Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness and for coming up with such a fantastic initiative. It is truly appreciated!!!!!!! You are one of a kind!!!!!! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart! — Nicole Viscomi, Kindergarten Teacher
My name is Ms. DeCandido and I work in the SAIL program at BVES- we recieved your adorable hand-crafted notecards today during our faculty meeting. This was such a fantastic surprise to be given this wonderful gift. You should be so proud of yourself- I love the creativity and the enthusiasm you have for making such a lovely product. Thank-you so much for your generousity!!! Best of luck to you at the HS I am sure all your teachers are very proud of you! Please let me know if I can support you and your non-profit program in any way! — Ms. DeCandido
Thank you very much for your gift and letter of thanks. As I sat in our staff meeting this morning, our principal, Mrs. Karen Eldon, shared with us your project and all the hard work you have done to see it through. — John Morgan