“Thank you very much! You always seem to know just what we need and you have been such a positive support in our life - we appreciate you so much.“

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“I don’t know how many times I have thought thank goodness you are here today. You support the staff and students in so many ways. Your energy, enthusiasm and positivity are contagious. You have done so much in the time you have been here.”

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“One thing that's tough with your profession is when you do your job well, people don't come back, because they don't need to, because things got better. It's not a good business model but it certainly serves in a wonderfully positive way that I can only imagine the universe will bless you for doing such work.“

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“Thanks for being so positive when I’m with you; every time I leave our session I feel upbeat and ready to tackle my day.”

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"I would like to acknowledge Mr. Marquis for his excellence in teaching. As a parent, there is a 'way of knowing' that the individual to whom you have entrusted your child for the day truly cares and is dedicated to each individual in his classroom: each child is respected, sincere attention to communication, passion for learning, true understanding that learning is a lifelong challenge and opportunity, professional assessment and communication of learning needs and strategies for assistance, and unique ways of sharing and encouraging such as Kwil Kids, author readings, publishing parties that extend learning out of the classroom and into life. I believe that people, be they children or adults, learn best when they feel respected and encouraged and that we engage in this process when both the 'teacher' and the 'student' are free to learn together. It is the exceptional teacher who can truly set this environment. Mr. Marquis is an outstanding teacher, a rare gift deserving of thanks."

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"Thank you for all the newsletters. We always enjoy receiving and reading them. It is certainly appreciated by this family. We know what a lot of work this must be for you. It is so nice to see somebody so dedicated to the children."

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"You are truly inspirational! Your beautiful and 'real' stories filled me with happiness, sadness, and renewed hope and strength. They make me think that my search for personal happiness will come true one day. I encourage my children to read the stories you have so unselfishly shared. You are a beautiful human being. The world needs more people like you."

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"A long time ago I made it a rule for myself not to single out any student in a public discussion forum, in either a positive or negative direction. I want to make an exception now and congratulate you for your outstanding contributions to the class discussions. Your posted messages are always informative and insightful. And, as icing on the cake, if I may use that phrase, you write so beautifully. That is such a precious and rare gift these days."

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♡ the honour was mine ♡