During this journey, many of the activities that I participated in the past have been curtailed. Mostly this is because of the pandemic and having to be extremely careful of not getting COVID. The majority of what I have done since I have retired has to do with my role on the board and getting to participate in school activities and my absolute favorite activity--reading to kids.
It also hasn't been a particularly good time to be on a governing board with all of the differences of opinion and how angry so many people are right now. I have never seen anything like this in my now 50 years in education.
However, it has been important to me to remain on the Board as it gives me a purpose and I feel that I do a good job. No matter what, no one can say that I don't care about public education and especially, Gilbert Public Schools.
I made the decision that I would not resign and that continues to be how I feel. Unless something unforeseen happens, I will finish my term which is over in 2025. I have only missed a couple of meetings and most of the time, I have been able to do the meeting telephonically. I am proud of my service and know that I still have a lot to give.
At our first meeting in January, we elect a board president and a board clerk. I was very fortunate to be elected board clerk. I am proud that I have served two years as board president and now a year as board clerk. I will continue to give everything I can for the betterment of our wonderful District.
The only bad part is that I have to wear my wig to the meetings.............
TO BE CONTINUED...............!!!
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