Jodi,

The first time we met, I was prepping my room before our first year at Cornerstone when a beautiful, energetic smiling face popped in my door.  We immediately hit it off! I was in your house 2 days later with Ava Mei picking out her favorite books to give me for my classroom library.  From day one you've been generous with your resources, your listening ear, your wisdom, and your time.  Being on a team with you and Katie was absolutely the best professional and one of the best personal experiences I've ever had.  You have taught me so much about honesty, courage, and facing things head on.  You also helped me to loosen up a little (ok, very little, but still some!). Some of my favorite moments have been with you and Katie laughing hysterically behind closed classroom doors! You are always bright sunshine.  You have been my role model as a teacher, a parent, a friend, a wife, and a Christian woman. You put 110% into everything you do. You are an inspiration.  I am eternally grateful that God has intertwined our paths for the short time we've been friends.  I know without a doubt that I am a better, stronger person because of you.

I love you so much, Jodi.