Thank You Danielle
A Chartwell Archive of Community Gratitude
Tag: care
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With gratitude
Read more: With gratitudeDanielle – You were the first person I met at Chartwell and after talking with you, I immediately felt I had finally found the right school for my child. You understood our story, helped me feel less alone on this journey and demonstrated an appreciation for the whole child, not just a narrow checklist. Your…
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You Will Be Missed
Read more: You Will Be MissedDanielle, You are largely the reason why our child began attending Chartwell many years ago. You helped fight for what’s best for our child. You have helped our child, our family, more than you probably realize. To us, you are the face of Chartwell. It will be hard to imagine Chartwell without you. We wanted…
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Thoughtful Leader
Read more: Thoughtful LeaderExceptional Leader
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Chosen Mother
Read more: Chosen MotherA short note about helping us feel included, welcomed, and prepared.
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What Danielle Has Meant For Our Family
Read more: What Danielle Has Meant For Our FamilyTo explain what Danielle means to me, I need to go back a bit. I grew up on the East Coast during the 1980s in a well-resourced public school system. I also grew up with an older brother who has a learning difference, which meant I learned early on how uneven and unjust our educational…
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A note from a Chartwell teacher
Read more: A note from a Chartwell teacherLast year, when I was pregnant, we commiserated about being huge and trying to embrace it. At the time, it was a great way of connecting, but later I found myself stewing on it. So a few days later, I asked you not to comment on my appearance. Your response was perfect. You said, “Okay,…
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The One Who Holds the Center
Read more: The One Who Holds the CenterThe One Who Holds the Center Some people do not seek the spotlight, yet everything gathers around them. They are gravity that steadies a room, a presence that makes others feel safe enough to speak. They notice who is quiet, who is struggling, who needs to be seen. They build space without calling attention to…