This has been an extremely difficult decision to make, and I've been back and forth from one choice to the other way too many times to count. I have decided to stay home and be "mom" next year, but leaving Odessa and the kids is very hard. At the end of the day, I just don't want to be doing two very big jobs in a mediocre way, and I hope everyone will understand that. These kids deserve someone who will be able to give 100% to this band program, and I have no doubt that the extremely supportive Odessa administration will find the right person for the job. Please remember to stay flexible and positive as you move forward into next year with the new director. With such an amazing group of kids, parents, and staff, I know that the BOD will continue pursuing and achieving excellence, and I'm looking forward to hearing great things about next year!
Thank you for everything over the years - I feel blessed to have been a part of this band program.
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