A Van Winkle Farewell

This year, we have several teachers leaving Van Winkle for various reasons. One of those leaving is Mrs. Pemberton. Mrs. Pemberton has been my "school mom" since Day One of my experience there. She has done everything a mom would normally do: sew buttons on my shirt on Parent/Teacher Conference Day, reminded me of deadlines, made sure I was taken care of, and just let me cry. She has truly helped me grow as a teacher and a person, as well as my other team members. I'm not sure I'll know what to do without her....but, she says I'm ready to "fly solo." Tear!! Mrs. Pemberton was offered a job at Barksdale Reading Institute. She will be working with small groups of first graders on literacy skills. How could you turn that down?! She will be missed greatly, but we are so excited for her new journey that God has sent her on.

Dr. Bowen handing out gifts to those leaving. (Mrs. Pemberton is the one with khaki pants)

For our musical entertainment, one of our custodians sang! Mr. Jacobs is the custodian on our end of the building. His first name is Elvis. Yes, I said Elvis!! Maybe that is why he has such a voice!! Just listen and you'll understand what I mean!! You may want to pause my playlist so you can completely focus!!

Now, people ask why I stay at Van Winkle. Now, really! How could I leave such great friends and great talent!?!?!

We enjoyed it, Mr. Jacobs! You're the best!