As the school year officially comes to a close, I wanted to write a brief farewell. As you all know, I will not be returning to Conn-West for the next school year, as I am retiring. I have spent the past 27 years working for the Grandview School District in various roles and have found that being the Principal of Conn-West has been the most rewarding. I have had the wonderful opportunity of seeing hundreds of children develop and flourish as confident, successful young people. I am so proud to have been your Principal.
During my time here, I have worked with the most amazing staff and students. The families I have known over the past eight years have become a big part of my life and I appreciate all of the kindness I have been shown. I have been truly fortunate to get to know your children and your family. I have had the unbelievable experience of watching my former students grow up, become productive adults and then return to Conn-West as wonderful parents. As a matter of fact, some of the students that attend Conn-West currently are the children of students I had in my classroom when I taught at Conn-West over 25 years ago. It seems that I have come full circle.
Your children have been a gift to me, and I will hold their smiles close to my heart as I move through the next chapter of my life.
It has been my honor to serve all of you.
All my best,
Ms. Simon
