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To the Editor:  Tom Cappello with former student Kristen Hetsko As September bodes the end of summer, I will find it
surreal that I am no longer a part of KES’ opening day. For the last
thirty-seven years I have joyously been involved in the process of
student-teacher reunion. Retirement is certainly bitter sweet
for anyone leaving a life-long tenure, but my leaving KES will be exacerbated
by the feelings I have experienced with teachers, administrators, parents
and, most importantly, the kids of Killingworth.
I have had and appreciated the guidance of principals who have exercised humanistic approaches to learning. Bob LeBlanc was a father-figure every 22 year old could gain insight from. Bill Cheslukowski was a friend and collaborator and Maureen Fitzpatrick was always there to help you reach your goals. The parents of Killingworth have at all times been supportive in all phases of school life. I have witnessed parents in this district welcome and embrace new programs such as Project Adventure, Unified Sports, Intramurals and Developmental PE programs. Without a blink of an eye funding was endowed by the marvelous PTO that served our school. I always enjoyed the friendliness and acceptance of parents I met frequently or infrequently. Thank you all for your trust. Without alluding to hyperbole, Killingworth kids ARE the best kids in the world. They have touched and shared my life in a way I could never explain. I will always remember the fun we all had together climbing high adventures, playing Starwars and Skillball and working together to accomplish group goals. Every kid I have had for the past thirty years has culminated into the making of the best part of me. I will always love and care for you because you have truly been "My Kids". Again, thank you all so very much
Tom Cappello |
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