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HRH to Mrs. Williams: “Thanks for Always Making Us Smile”
submitted HRH memory is no easy task. “The
students always had a way of making
The staff at schools are always me smile,” she says. “Sometimes I
changing as new teachers come and would get students who would say 'I
others leave. Holy Redeemer is no don't like math, but I love your class'.
different in this respect, however this This always warmed my heart.”
year one person's retirement will Her impact on her students can be
leave a hole in the heart of many staff seen as they graduate and begin to
and students: Mrs. Diane Williams. choose their future professions. And
“I am truly going to miss the there is no greater compliment to hear
students,” says Williams whose from a former student than “I became
teaching career has spanned 38 years. a teacher because of you.” Williams
“Teaching high school keeps you remarked these moments as
young. Because of these kids, I know incredibly proud memories.
more teenage lingo and slang than Once June 29th hits, Williams will
most of my adult children.” be officially done her teaching career.
Williams began teaching in 1982 in From there, she looks forward to the
Grande Cache. She taught there for having the freedom to do what she
four years before moving to Edson to wants every day. “Anyone who
teach at Jubilee Junior High School knows me knows I love to be outside.
(the building that is now Holy Gardening and cycling in the summer.
Redeemer). There she taught for a Outdoor activities in the winter,” she
few years before working on her says. “Not to mention I look forward
Masters Degree. Williams also taught to travelling when we are able to.”
for several years at Parkland, in After working with Williams for
between raising her five children with many years, you can bet that many
her supportive husband, Chuck. In the staff will miss her and they had lots
mid-90's she spent time teaching of positive things to say. “As Vice
adults. However, she left the best Principal, Diane Williams was the Event Reminder
years for last when she came to Holy heart of Holy Redeemer. Her
Redeemer in 2006. Here, she spent charisma, joy, and enthusiasm for life
the past fourteen years teaching and teaching are infectious. With a May 9: For mental health week, join
junior and senior high math, as well smile and a song, she spreads the Town of Edson for Darkness to
as spent ten years as the school's sunshine wherever she goes,” says Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
Assistant Principal. Science Teacher Becky Gantz. “And the community and place luminaries or
While teaching, Williams had an she's one heck of a math teacher!”
amazing ability to relate positively to “I'm going to miss her laugh,” says a simple candle outside your home to
both her students and fellow staff Drama Teacher Peter Taylor with a u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
members. Needless to say, many smile. “Her laugh was amazingly Holy Redeemer Teacher Diane Williams will be retiring at the end of this (approximately 5:10 am).
people will miss her and her many contagious, and she would always be school year. Mrs. Williams has been teaching since 1982, and has been at
signature trademarks including able to get the rest of the audiences HRH since 2006. Students will always remember her ability to truly care about
singing math equations with her for our plays laughing too.” her students and her ability to inspire them to become the best citizens. Here
students and dressing in the most “One of my fondest memories of she is seen wearing one of her famous outfits, something that she did on a
fabulous (and sometimes wildly Diane was the first time we met,” regular occasion at HRH. "I'm going to miss the students," she says. "And I'm
crazy) outfits including tutus. These recalls Math Teacher Melanie going to miss the staff at HRH."
trademarks could always put a smile MacDonald-Winsor. “She was
on the face of both students and staff. interviewing me for my current
When asked what Williams will position as a teacher and she decided get it returned to you in spades.” And an HRH teacher, you're always part of
miss the most about the teaching to wear a fake nose and moustache if the way the students treated Mrs. the HRH Family.
world, she said the kids and the staff. for the interview! I knew HRH was Williams is any indication of how she If you would like more information
“Many of the staff have become the place I wanted to work after that!” treated them, then you know she truly on this article please feel free to
really close friends,” she says. “Not When asked what advice Williams loved all of her students. contact the school at 780-723-7437,
only from this school, but from all the could pass onto current or future And now with Williams set to retire visit our website at
schools I have taught at.” teachers, she had this to say, “Enjoy she will hang up the fancy outfits and holyredeemerhigh.ca or follow us on
When someone teaches over a span what every student brings to the table. crazy hats. But rest assured she will social media.
of 38 years, picking your favourite If you're good to the kids, you will be back to visit because once you're
Nicholas Parkinson (6), Michael Parkinson (8) with their mom Theresa were enjoying the swings at Kinsmen Park on June 19. The family made their way to
Edson to support Shandy‘s Dream for a Cure. photo Deanna Mitchener
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PAGE 14 MONDAY JUNE 29, 2020 MONDAY MAY 18, 2020 PAGE 21
HRH to Mrs. Williams: “Thanks for Always Making Us Smile”
submitted HRH memory is no easy task. “The
students always had a way of making
The staff at schools are always me smile,” she says. “Sometimes I
changing as new teachers come and would get students who would say 'I
others leave. Holy Redeemer is no don't like math, but I love your class'.
different in this respect, however this This always warmed my heart.”
year one person's retirement will Her impact on her students can be
leave a hole in the heart of many staff seen as they graduate and begin to
and students: Mrs. Diane Williams. choose their future professions. And
“I am truly going to miss the there is no greater compliment to hear
students,” says Williams whose from a former student than “I became
teaching career has spanned 38 years. a teacher because of you.” Williams
“Teaching high school keeps you remarked these moments as
young. Because of these kids, I know incredibly proud memories.
more teenage lingo and slang than Once June 29th hits, Williams will
most of my adult children.” be officially done her teaching career.
Williams began teaching in 1982 in From there, she looks forward to the
Grande Cache. She taught there for having the freedom to do what she
four years before moving to Edson to wants every day. “Anyone who
teach at Jubilee Junior High School knows me knows I love to be outside.
(the building that is now Holy Gardening and cycling in the summer.
Redeemer). There she taught for a Outdoor activities in the winter,” she
few years before working on her says. “Not to mention I look forward
Masters Degree. Williams also taught to travelling when we are able to.”
for several years at Parkland, in After working with Williams for
between raising her five children with many years, you can bet that many
her supportive husband, Chuck. In the staff will miss her and they had lots
mid-90's she spent time teaching of positive things to say. “As Vice
adults. However, she left the best Principal, Diane Williams was the Event Reminder
years for last when she came to Holy heart of Holy Redeemer. Her
Redeemer in 2006. Here, she spent charisma, joy, and enthusiasm for life
the past fourteen years teaching and teaching are infectious. With a May 9: For mental health week, join
junior and senior high math, as well smile and a song, she spreads the Town of Edson for Darkness to
as spent ten years as the school's sunshine wherever she goes,” says Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
Assistant Principal. Science Teacher Becky Gantz. “And the community and place luminaries or
While teaching, Williams had an she's one heck of a math teacher!”
amazing ability to relate positively to “I'm going to miss her laugh,” says a simple candle outside your home to
both her students and fellow staff Drama Teacher Peter Taylor with a u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
members. Needless to say, many smile. “Her laugh was amazingly Holy Redeemer Teacher Diane Williams will be retiring at the end of this (approximately 5:10 am).
people will miss her and her many contagious, and she would always be school year. Mrs. Williams has been teaching since 1982, and has been at
signature trademarks including able to get the rest of the audiences HRH since 2006. Students will always remember her ability to truly care about
singing math equations with her for our plays laughing too.” her students and her ability to inspire them to become the best citizens. Here
students and dressing in the most “One of my fondest memories of she is seen wearing one of her famous outfits, something that she did on a
fabulous (and sometimes wildly Diane was the first time we met,” regular occasion at HRH. "I'm going to miss the students," she says. "And I'm
crazy) outfits including tutus. These recalls Math Teacher Melanie going to miss the staff at HRH."
trademarks could always put a smile MacDonald-Winsor. “She was
on the face of both students and staff. interviewing me for my current
When asked what Williams will position as a teacher and she decided get it returned to you in spades.” And an HRH teacher, you're always part of
miss the most about the teaching to wear a fake nose and moustache if the way the students treated Mrs. the HRH Family.
world, she said the kids and the staff. for the interview! I knew HRH was Williams is any indication of how she If you would like more information
“Many of the staff have become the place I wanted to work after that!” treated them, then you know she truly on this article please feel free to
really close friends,” she says. “Not When asked what advice Williams loved all of her students. contact the school at 780-723-7437,
only from this school, but from all the could pass onto current or future And now with Williams set to retire visit our website at
schools I have taught at.” teachers, she had this to say, “Enjoy she will hang up the fancy outfits and holyredeemerhigh.ca or follow us on
When someone teaches over a span what every student brings to the table. crazy hats. But rest assured she will social media.
of 38 years, picking your favourite If you're good to the kids, you will be back to visit because once you're
Nicholas Parkinson (6), Michael Parkinson (8) with their mom Theresa were enjoying the swings at Kinsmen Park on June 19. The family made their way to
Edson to support Shandy‘s Dream for a Cure. photo Deanna Mitchener
