Mary Gillespie, Bluff Ridge Elementary

May 21, 2024, 4:48 PM | Updated: May 23, 2024, 12:42 pm

“She made crepes, she does not have favorites, she lets us have candy, she makes school fun, she loves everyone, she is nice, she plays games with us, she tells us stories, she makes sure everyone is on track, she slows down if we need it, she comes to places with us, she comes to birthday parties, she gives us gifts, she lets us sit by friends, she buys us things, she reads to us, she has class parties, she gave us a pizza party and an ice cream party, she does not lie, and she lets us eat in class. Ms. Gillespie rocks!”

-Abby Charlton

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