MES Principal Tish Thomas Retiring at End of School Year
February 20th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
After 18 years as Monticello Elementary School Principal, Tish Thomas is retiring at the end of this school year.
Ms. Thomas has spent 42 years in the field of education, and plans to spend time with her family and “enjoy retirement.”
With mixed emotions, Superintendent Bobby Harper announced her decision at Tuesday night’s school board meeting, commenting that she’d “touch a lot of lives” in her service to the community and school.
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She has dedicated so many years to the children of Drew County. You will be greatly missed. You have done a great job! Enjoy your retirement and your family, you deserve it!!! Don and Mendy Bickford
Congratulations for your upcoming retirement! You have been such an asset to our school system. It is definitely our loss. Enjoy your new life and so happy for you my friend. Love ya!
You have touched so many children’s lives as well as adults who have come in contact with you over the years. You can be very proud of what you have accomplished. I wish you all the best on your retirement.
My mother worked with you as a Foster Grandparent. Hardly a day went by that she didn’t have the highest praise for you, Tish!
Thanks for all you have done through the years and enjoy retirement.
Glad i was able to meet you. You have been a great leader and wish nothing but the best for you on your retirement.
Sincerly,
Allen Dickerson
Congratulations! Everytime that we come to MES; you always smile and speak to us. I have seen you many times helping in the cafeteria during the lunch times; smiling and visiting with the students as they come throught the line.