Ramona & Raquel: Best Friends Forever!

February is Heart Month at The Worthy Educator, honoring those special colleagues who make a difference in our lives and careers, celebrating how longterm, loyal, caring, nurturing, professional friendships enhance our experience as professionals!

Ramona Brown pays tribute to Raquel Jones:

I’ve known Raquel Jones for 17 years as a collaborative colleague and trusted friend since my first teaching assignment as a second grade teacher. She helped mentor me and support me through the National Board process and she's been an enthusiastic supporter of my various roles in education. One of my favorite stories was when we planned a Cinderella Ball for our second grade students as a closing activity to the unit of study. Students got dressed up, we transformed the media center into fantasy ballroom. You can see more here.

A clipping from the Columbia Star, February 15, 2013

Raquel, I want to thank you for being a dependable collaborative partner and a friend. You have been instrumental in my growth spiritually and as an educator. I enjoy our long talks about family, faith and education. Thanks for inspiring me and supporting me as I continue to strive to make a greater impact on students, teachers and communities.

Ramona Brown

A Worthy Educator

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