FAREWELL: Gatewood Elementary kindergarten teacher retiring after 32 years

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The last week of school closes the book in many ways. Among them: Educators’ retirements. Michelle Green Arnson sent this word of a momentous departure from the Gatewood Elementary community:

As this school year comes to a close, beloved kindergarten teacher Nancy Carney will be retiring after 32 years at Gatewood Elementary. Mrs. Carney is a true institution, having worked with five different principals, three decades’ of colleagues, and countless young students. Her warmth and enthusiasm has made her classroom a welcoming space for learning and growth for so many children, while her boundless energy and seemingly limitless patience has astonished and inspired a new crop of parents every year. Mrs. Carney will be missed more than she can know!

If you would like to join Room 4 and the broader Gatewood community in wishing Mrs. Carney a very happy retirement, you can post messages, memories, and photos here: kudoboard.com/boards/4Mr9nfx4

momof3boys June 14, 2022 (1:02 pm)

Thank you for sharing this! All my boys were impacted by her many moons ago! She even came to the eldest’s high school graduation! :-) Congratulations Ms Carney!!!

Jennifer June 14, 2022 (1:03 pm)

I love her! She was my son Evan’s kindergarten teacher and I remember coming coming over to our house to meet Evan so he wouldn’t feel nervous on the first day of School and giving him pencils. He’s ‘a Sophomore at WSHS now and I will never forget her. Well wishes Mrs. Carney!

star 55 June 14, 2022 (4:15 pm)

Wow, congratulations what an adventure. I have no doubt you have impacted so many kids as they start their school journey. Hope to see you out and about.

Gatewood Gators June 14, 2022 (5:53 pm)

Ms Carney was my child’s kindergarten teacher. She always had a calming presence with the kids and I was amazed at how she was able to meet each kid at their individual level.

Lesley June 15, 2022 (7:54 am)

Ms. Carney was my preschool teacher in the early 1980’s. She has been spreading her goodness for many years, is a gem and deserves all good things in her retirement.

TTT June 15, 2022 (8:18 am)

Mrs. Carney has been one of the hardest working teachers I have ever known. She is a compassionate teacher and colleague and will be missed at Gatewood! Congrats Mrs. Carney! I hope you have wonderful adventures in your retirement!

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