What makes Northwest stand out?

“It’s just an outstanding community When you think about all the families who have gone through here. It’s just a strong, tight-knit community. Great teachers and kids, This is a really good school.”

What will you miss the most?

“The people. The relationships that have been formed over the years, working with different families. The whole Northwest community and how everyone supports each other. It’s just phenomenal. They rally around each other through the good and the bad.”

Why are you retiring?

“I’ve worked summer school for a number of years, helping kids recover credit so they can graduate. So I’ve always thought about Horizons high school because that’s their focus over there, kids who have gotten behind on credits.”