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December, 2011
To My Amazing Family, Friends, and Supporters...
As my time on the School Committee comes to an end,
I can't help but think about how much I am grateful
for at this time. First, I would like to thank my family
and friends for all the support they have given me since
I first decided to run for a seat on the School Committee
in 2007. My husband, Tony, and sons, Isaac and Jonah,
have been so incredibly patient, understanding and helpful.
My friends have been there for me with much encouragement,
humor, and advice.
Second, I would like to thank my colleagues on the
School Committee and the folks who work for the Cambridge
Public Schools. You have taught me so much about Cambridge
and education. I hope you will work together to make
sure the Innovation Agenda is a success. And, please
focus on creating a culture of mutual trust and respect;
have high expectations for yourselves and others; and
always remember to think about the kids first.
I am also thankful for the many wonderful people I
have met on this incredible journey. Cambridge is an
amazing city, and what makes it so amazing are the people.
One of the advantages of serving on the School Committee
is having the opportunity to work with the professionals
and volunteers who are trying to improve the education
of our kids. I have been fortunate to visit all of our
schools and attend countless events focused on our children,
whether it is a fundraiser, sporting event, theatrical
performance, meeting, graduation or ribbon cutting ceremony.
There really are some great things going on in all our
schools, as well as the many out-of-school time programs
throughout the city. Yes, we must figure out better
ways to challenge those kids who need more of a challenge,
and we must help our kids who are struggling, as well
as all those in between. However, I would like to take
this time to thank all of the teachers, principals,
administrators, members of the School Committee and
everyone else who work with our children. We spend an
awful lot of time looking at what is not working, but
we also need to focus on and celebrate what is working.
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