As graduation for the class of 2021 fast approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on our year and to say some ‘thank you’s.

I would like to thank our East High families for your patience, understanding and communication over the past year. We have gotten to know you better than ever as teaching has been live broadcast in your homes, and we look forward to staying connected as we transition back to a more ‘normal’ educational experience, with some lessons learned that I know will make us better. We are true partners in this shared mission of educating your students.

I would like to thank our staff, who have had to reinvent themselves time and again for over a year. They have done so out of their commitment to the safety of our community, and above all, their commitment to East High students. It is an honor to work with a group of educators who so dependably put their students first.

Most importantly, I would like to thank our students. More than anyone, you have rolled with the changes. Your resilience and grace, while sacrificing more than anyone, has been an inspiration to all of us. I am certain that we learn as much from you as you do from us. We choose to work at East because of you.

Let’s finish our last week strong, East.