April marked the beginning of a new chapter in my life as I moved out of the area and left my position at Northwest Behavioral Associates. Change is inevitable and necessary to grow but it is never easy, and saying goodbye has proved to be a very difficult task.
Working alongside my intelligent and compassionate co-workers has been an honor, and collaborating with so many strong, unique and kind families has been an absolute inspiration. And my students, they stole my heart from the moment I met each of them. I could not be more proud of their resilience, resolve to learn and the tremendous amount of growth I’ve watched in each of them over the past five years. I know they will continue to grow, learn, develop their talents and have a bright future ahead.
Thank you for the profound privilege of being a part of your lives over the past years. I wish you all the best.
With love,
Melissa Niemi