I am now taking my last stroll down the halls of Weston School; the home of the Mighty Weston Wolves.I am very tearful and emotional and yet I’m filled with uncountable recollections of precious, sacred, heart touching memories. I had wanted to complete my goal of donating at least 60 years of the most productive years of my life as a Called Educator.

My profession in life actually was a professional house painter which was much less stressful, plus the brushes and rollers wouldn’t talk back and the pay was more than double that of an educator. However, my calling is teaching. God has been favorable toward me and with his help, leadership, and guidance, we have together built a very close relationship with the Weston Community and Weston School.

We have built a program with much success in terms of positively reaching a multitude of students. Parents, down through the years, trusted me with their children because they learned that even though I was firm yet I was fair with their children. Most students could feel coming forth from me that I truly cared about them and especially about their well being and future.

I’m leaving Weston with much heart felt pain because I had wanted to complete my goal of donating at least sixty years of the most productive years of my life as a Called Educator. Now new policies and new interpretations of policies have now driven me out. One new policy won’t even allow me to call parents anymore. The building of a strong relationship with parents along with God’s guidance have been vital in reaching and redirecting many student’s growth. Their total growth is very important to me. I’m not allowed to see student’s current grades any longer, which has always been helpful in encouraging students to want to do better.

Many, many students have responded positively to my encouragement, push and drive. As a result, many have gone on to a productive and quality life. I have not spent 59 years in the classroom and not amassed a quantity of ways, including the “10 speed,” to be there for and help students. Now new policy and enforcement of policy have taken these vital aids from me to the detriment of many students. I am very saddened. May God bless you always.

A Lifelong Educator,
Otha Anders