I'm Retiring

Yesterday I put in my letter to the Roslyn School District, resigning my position as band director for the purpose of retirement.  My final day of employment will be December 30, 2016. After much contemplation, I have made the decision to retire and focus my attention on my family and other worldly pursuits.  This is my 32nd year teaching and I feel it is time for me to move on.

I have thoroughly enjoyed all of my time at Roslyn and am honored to have had the chance to touch the lives of so many children via my music classes and the marching band. It has been as much a pleasure to learn from them as it has been to teach and guide them.

Thank you so very much for the wonderful opportunity. Roslyn will always hold a fond place in my memories.

Please feel free to add comments, stories, or anything below. I DO NOT want any kind of retirement party, celebration, dedication or plaque or gifts.  The best gift to give me is to keep what we have built here going.  Give the new director your passion for the entire band program, exactly as you have done for me.

In lieu of a celebration, feel free to add comments, anecdotes, stories, or even a "haiku"  below.  State your name in the content.