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I further acknowledge the following people who have inspired, loved, and supported me throughout this adventure:

 My dearest friends who all pushed me along to complete this project and birth this baby:Dr. John Lounsbury – my friend, my mentor, my hero.Dr. James and Debbie Crosier – always my biggest cheerleaders and amazing friends.Jeanette Phillips – my “sister” who puts up with my right-brained lifestyle as she lives her left-brained and one of the most student-oriented, remarkable principals I ever worked with.Dr. Martinrex Kedziora – who also continuously asked how much I had completed and when would it be published and for being the Superintendent Extraordinaire at the Moreno Unified School District.Judy Sanders Enright – the most organized person I ever knew, who brings out the best in everyone and gets things done.Dr. Glady Van Harpen – even though she lives in the coldest part of our country, she is the warmest and kindest person in the world.Dr. Richard Ramsey – who is always checking on me and bringing me back to reality – thanks, Rev.Kathy Shewey – the most caring listener, who is always there for anyone who needs a shoulder or a room for the night.Cathy Egley – one of the best principals I have ever worked with, who loves students and gives her “all” in everything she does.

 My St. Leo College/University divas/besties. We met in 1971 fresh out of high school and are still in touch and acting like we are still in college:Patty Kinney DaileyAnna FarrellJanelle Buck WalkleyJoan D. Petrie

 My Thomasville City Schools, Thomasville, Georgia, team. You are remarkable and make my day every day. Thank you:My students – I LOVE EACH and EVERY ONE OF YOU.Mrs. Gwen Scott-MorrowMrs. Tina McBrideMrs. Carla DuBoseMr. Neal FordMrs. Katie McCloudMrs. Kimsey HodgeDr. Tret WitherspoonMrs. Pam CloudMr. Espy

 My Thomas University, Thomasville, Georgia, colleagues who gave me the opportunity to get back into the classroom through the GEAR UP program:Ms. Melanie MartinMr. Leon SmithMr. Kendrick DuncanMs. Vera ClarkMr. Deandre RobinsonMrs. Teresa Treat

 And last but not least, to Bradley Craig Buysse, my best friend, partner, and soul mate, who put up with chaos and a total mass of papers everywhere as I wrote, who supported my efforts, and blissfully cheered my completion. Love you!