Please Give To the ‘Love Of Learning Library’ in Honor of Liz Warner- Fellow ELL Educator
http://www.mackin.com/LibraryFundraiser/fundraiser.aspx?id=867
Dear Friends, Fellow Teachers and Family,
Few of us are faced with learning that a terminal disease will soon take our life.
When you are faced with a reality such as this, as I have, it changes your
priorities in life. All of a sudden, what used to be important no longer exists
and new things become important.
I am a fortunate woman. The support my friends and family have given me over the
past few months has been unbelievable. I have felt your love every single day.
My work with the Honors Academy of Literature is one important priority for me. I
have spent my adult life supporting teachers and students and I would really
love for that support to continue. In order for this to happen, I am donating
the first $25,000 to get the school library started.
You can help me continue to support this brand new public charter school. In lieu
of flowers or gifts, you can help me build the library for our school. Please,
instead of sending a bouquet of flowers, send a donation or buy a copy of your
favorite book for our library. I am excited that I can help leave a legacy of learning for students.
Liz Warner, MA
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Of course it followed a lesson in prepositions.” Stacy Lynne in Korea
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