{(WeeS Family Development Center URNEREIT OF COLORADO SLORADO SPAMS July 31, 2017 Dear Parents, {As I think most of you are aware, I will soon be retiring from my position as Director of the Family Development Center. I have sincerely loved my job here and appreciate all of the support | have received over the years as well as how much | have learned through my experiences. My life has been 30 enriched by all of the wonderful families, children and staff that | have had the privilege of working with, 1am so fortunate to have a wealth of wonderful memories created by knowing and working with your families to take with me. My departure is truly bitter sweet as begin a new chapter in my life and say so-long to so many friends and my school family. My last day on the job will be August 31, 2017 but my replacement Season Doebler, will begin next week (on August 1 so that there is an opportunity for us to work together. Season has many years in the early childhood field including teaching in a preschool classroom and directing a child care center. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in child development and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Management. | am certain her wealth of knowledge and experience will serve her well in her new position as Director. Please join me in welcoming Season. as Ot, bo,.0 Mla, fn __ Ida Bauer Family Development Center 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway * Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3733 1719-255-3483