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January 28, 2017

A Message From A Former Student

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Hi Ms. Kelly, I was thinking about my time at Stroudsburg High School and though I wasn't the best student, I do remember the great teachers and you a Principle that would always say hi to me in the halls and talked to me if I happened to get set to your office. I am married to an educator and have come to realize what it takes to be a great one. My wife Kiffany Lychock is the director of innovation for Boulder Valley School district in Colorado. I see what she and her colleagues do to reach and teach their kids. It is amazing the time that goes into making a difference and after 30yrs of clocked time which we all know is more like 50yrs I congratulate you on your retirement and making a difference. Have a great retirement and thank you. Sorry for getting in a couple of fights while under your watch but I swear they started it ;

Responses from myself and others:


Bridget E Kelly Marc, thanks for making my day!! And I remember you as a kid who always 
had a kind word to say to me. With regards to the fights, if I get back to SHS, I'll go in to your files 
and note that the other guys started the fights. Thanks again for solidifying why I loved my job.

Kathy Flatley Bandos Must be the best feeling!

Lori Possinger LOVE THIS POST

Susan Moore Jordan This was wonderful. You were the best, Bridget!

Kitty Hall Hodinka This IS what teaching is about! I love this post and I know more "kids" feel 
this way about you.

Rosemary Touhill Piggyback Kitty.. your are an amazing role model! So proud to have worked 
with you my friend 💕

Linda Marshall Great honor you have paid to one in the teaching profession,

Jan DeWitt Marc you are so right! Dr Kelly you were a very memorable principle. You always were 
fair and had a smile for everybody.Happy Retirement. Marc I'm so happy to hear about your wife
 being an educator it's not an easy job, but a very rewarding one.

Marc Lychock Am I misunderstanding you or are misunderstanding me? I was definitely saying 
thank you for being such a great educator.

Jan DeWitt Yes I am too!!! Sorry I'm tired and having rough day. I am proud of any educator 👨‍🏫. It
 takes a lot of hard work.

Kristen Minter I'm going to "second" what Marc said. 😊 You were firm when you needed to be but 
there was never any doubt how much you cared for all of us. As a teacher, I hope I'm making as big 
of an impact on my students as you made on all of us, Dr. Kelly. 
Thank you!

Tracy Matulevich I agree! Without Dr. Kelly, I don't know if I would be here today. I am so grateful 
for everything she's done.

Donna Chartier Thomas So proud of my son for reaching out to his Principal at SHS! His parents 
also wish you a wonderful retirement 
and thank you for your service in the educational profession!

Pamela H. Hoy I agree, tributes like this are what teaching is all about. Thanks to ALL the educators 
who have touched my own life, and the lives of our two children...and now, are inspiring our grandies 
too! The beat goes on, and I pray we will always have teachers who love children and care so much 
that they give and do their very best. <3 span="">

Jacki Budicker VanGorden Ok. I've got tears.

Mark Powanda I was Dr. Kelly's favorite 😛

Cheri Monaghan West agreed!

Sarah Reeder Humbarger Nicely said. Bridget E Kelly you touched a lot of lives over the years.

Brooke Rinehart Sure did!

Chris Arllen Reeder You also touched the lives of many parents and colleagues. Thanks. You're the
 best.

Michael Orozco Happy retirement Dr. Bridget E Kelly. Thank you for being a great leader and for 
loving your students! You always had a smile on your face, even when we would have a talk in your 
office..lol! Enjoy the retirement life and to many new adventures! 
Xoxo

Bridget E Kelly It's hard to articulate how grateful I am to all of you for your kind words. When I 
read your words, I wish I could go back in time and do so many moments over again because you have 
taught me and reinforced the belief that every moment matters.Thank you for all you have done to 
contribute to enhance my life. We were in it together.

Michael Orozco Everything you stood for and believed in worked! Your kindness, your hard work, 
your discipline, your ethics and morals played a role in not only the students but the teachers who 
enforced the way of life at our school! You should feel very proud you helped raise and teach one of 
the greatest generations! You are an inspiration to all those lives you've been apart of and will be 
apart of! Take a bow! 👏👏👏👏💓💓💓

Jill Potter I'm so proud you are my aunt! ❤️

Gloria Handling Bridget, you were not only an inspiration to those you taught, but also those you 
worked beside. I was always impressed by the fact that you took the time to learn all the students names 
and would walk the halls and acknowledge them between classes. Also, you would go over the report 
cards and write words of encouragement or praise for bringing up their grades. You were 
born to be an educator and leader!!!❤

Cheri Monaghan West agreed!

Lynn Talbot The BEST!!principal I ever worked for

Christie Phillips Aronow So well said Marc and what a lovely gift to give Bridget E Kelly!

Mike Metzger She's probably so angry you called her Ms. and not Dr! Just kidding... well put Marc!

Susan Talbot- Washburn Mike Metzger, we all know YOU were DR. Kelly's favorite 😂

Stacie Clause Brustman This just made me laugh... literally...

Carol Fox I can still hear your laugh. Your dedication and love for the school and everyone in it was 
an inspiration! 💖

Jean Parsons Werkheiser  Over the span of my 37 year teaching career, I worked for many principals.
 Bridget E Kelly was the absolute best!

Lisa Maneval Bridget E Kelly, simply put "one great Lady!" Loved working with you.

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