So next year will brings cheers and tears all together for me. First the good news - Albemarle County has committed to a minimum of 1 full time counselor in every school next year. That means that both Red Hill and Murray will have the benefit of a counselor in the building every day. But of course that also means I cannot stay at both schools. I am looking forward to building on my program at Murray and being a bigger part of the day to day life there.
But at the same time it is with a heavy heart that I say farewell to Red Hill. After 17 years at Red Hill, I have come to know your families as an extension of my own. Many of you, parents, were once my students – not just here at Red Hill, but Yancey too. Between the 2 schools, I have spent the last 25 years with your families. The hundreds of relationships over those years have had a profound impact on me professionally and personally. I have laughed, cried, struggled, and celebrated with you together. This community will always hold a special place in my heart.
Ari Zlotnik will be joining you next year. She comes with new energy and enthusiasm for building relationships with your kids and I know I leave you in very capable hands. With love, I wish every one of you the very best and know I intend to keep tabs on the very bright futures of all my Moos!
To my Mustangs, have an amazing summer - rest and re-charge. I can't wait to see you all back in August!
