Mary Postal

I miss Mary so much. She was a special type of person -both a leader and a team player, she was a masterful educator, but was always humble, approachable, and friendly. She was genuine; made her fellow educators feel heard, even if she didn't agree with them. Mary knew when to fight and when to quietly assess a situation. She was not afraid to speak up about what she believed in, but always showed respect to those with differing view points; always took other peoples' feelings into consideration. In her classroom, students knew that they were safe and cared for, but also that they couldn't get much past their teacher. Mary truly cared for others. She made those around her feel respected, valued, and loved. She put worried parents at ease in IEP meetings, gave new teachers shelter from the storm, and provided all those around her with a sense of warmth and acceptance. I'll miss brainstorming with her, stressing out with her, and just having everyday conversation with her across the lunch table. I'll miss her sense of humor and getting to laugh with her. I'll miss her resilience, and the sense of confidence she inspired in others. I'll miss that little sparkle in her eye when she was making mischief or hatching a plan. Most of all, I'll miss her smile. Rest well my friend. Know that you touched the lives of so many of those around you and that you made a difference in this world. I'll keep your smile close to my heart.