Congratulations Superintendent Kreger. Your leadership has been amazing. I’m so very blessed to be in this district and to be able to know you and your support of students. I’m so grateful for all of the many times you have been present at key events. The students have noticed and are appreciative. Theresa Kuhn Oh Mary! I’m so happy for you but so sad for us! You have been an outstanding leader during unimaginable times. You lead by example with strength and grace and I wish you a peaceful last few months before you retire. Best Nurse Jenny ? Jennifer Dwyer BSN RN PHN Dear Mary Thank you for the many years of leadership both in SPED and district. You carried us through joys and challenges and kept our community together always moving forward. I wish you all the best in your new journey and may you always remember how much you impacted us all for the best. Best wishes Laura Altobelli Congratulations Mary! Excitement for the next chapter in your life! Miles Haugen Congratulations Mary!! Caroline Picone School of Environmental Studies-Attendance Secretary Congrats Mary. Thanks for all you have done for our district! Adam Fogolin 5th Grade Teacher Highland Elementary School Congratulations! I am so excited for you (and sad for us)! Sorry I wasn’t on the call yesterday. Lindsay Engberg EdD Mary I know you said to wait until June 30 (I’ll do it then too) but want to say CONGRATS on your pending retirement! As Tony said we are very excited for you but will miss your leadership. You have dealt with a very difficult period to lead a large district but handled it with grace clarity and compassion. Thanks for all you do!? Edward M. Heier Hi Mary Wishing you a retirement filled with joy relaxation and new adventures. There will be plenty of time for roasting and toasting in the next 6 months.? I've worked under 4 Superintendents in my 30 years in 196 and you by far have lead us in some of the most turbulent times the past 6 years. I appreciate your leadership. Take Care! Chad Ryburn "Hi Mary I intended to send this earlier but time got away from me. You’ll soon find out that retirement is very enjoyable busy? wanted write and congratulate you on your outstanding career all have done for the district - will be missed. feel fortunate gotten know want how much appreciated support of DP TEACH 196 programs. wish best in new chapter life. Sincerely Brian PoehlerMary only met a few times times we talked professionalism heart/love 196.This actually brings me little sadness as was just “signing praises” (as my wife described she also works within district) at family gathering when asked about District 196’s Superintendent. told them impressed with leadership personality. Thank service congratulations retirement! Mike Chamberlain" "Congratulations Mary!Thank do believing so strongly Early Childhood Education. You missed! Kelly Olson" "Dear over our beloved school district. am grateful sharing gifts talents benefit students staff. Congratulations!!!!! Wishing Well Allyson Jelinski Kindergarten Teacher Woodland Elementary" Mary! Vavra School Psychologist (she/her) Pinewood Community School" "Congratulations!! leadership. Kelli Meyer Special Education Teacher" "WOW! going miss you. Even though didn’t see each other daily basis – enjoyed knowing were really like appreciate heavy work doing public eye. Like said after watching one those board meetings hope getting paid millions. ? are missed exciting “graduation” plans yourself. look forward hearing adventures preparing next happy yet come! Going favorite poem always share 1st day back break. Blessings you Patsy Keech" retirement May adventure an fulfilling one! ?Brad Nord ISD Career Development Program Agricultural Sciences Instructor / FFA Advisor" you’ve entire district relationship DCUE Executive Board members! Keep positive changes coming! Looks we’re together! ?Sincerely Paul EckhoffMary I’m tears reading announcement. can’t even put into words has meant The way provided through most turbulent education care compassion strength nothing short astonishing.From bottom heart thank commitment community supporting these years. praise valued mentor. Stacey Dr. Buchwald Valley Middle STEM Principal" "Congratulations! A tough decision sure well deserved decision. leading Floersch Secondary Math Instructional CoachSuperintendent Kreger Congrats! Hope still huge Dakota Hawks Hockey fan!Retired good…. hit Rule 90 years back… teaching year Thomas Lake having great year! Thanks leadership!!! Relax enjoy! moving!!! (PE teacher me!!) Brett SadekMary what here 196. We hard do. Dave Loeffler Eagan High Science Dept."