Editor, Gazette-Journal:

As the Abingdon District representative on the school board for the past 20 years over the past 24, I have been humbled, honored and thankful for the privilege to serve Gloucester County, something I never took for granted. This experience has been the most rewarding as well as challenging position I have ever had. At the same time, I love being part of GCPS and serving my community, something I take very seriously.

Our school system is one of the best in the country and our staff is second to none. As I leave the board, I just would like to leave knowing individuals who follow me truly have the students, staff and our community in their hearts and pursued a seat here for all the right reasons, and fortunately that has occurred. Much luck and success to those coming on the board, Mr. Troy Andersen (Gloucester Point) continuing to serve, Mrs. Cindy Saulman (At-Large), Mrs. Kari Scruggs (Abingdon District), Mrs. Deborah McDonough (At-Large) and Mrs. Leonne...