Farewell Mrs. J

ELIZABETH JACKSON your someday is here… A compilation of heartfelt memories and an outpouring of gratitude to a most beloved Grade 3 teacher turned Head of School——from those you taught, served with and inspired.



“Let’s not get tired of doing good, because in time we will have a harvest if we don’t give up.” (Galations 6:9) “Let the kindness of the Lord our God be over us. Make the work of our hands last. Make the work of our hands last!” (Psalm 90:17)

Dear Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Jackson! I distinctly remember your high level of The memories I have being in your class will always be so dear to my heart. You patience within the classroom. You took were the kindest, most loving teacher with an infectious joy that made your the time to ensure that no student ever students want to make you proud! I’ll never forget learning to write cursive felt behind or left out. in your class and how fun you made it for us. You encouraged me to do my best and you are someone I will always admire and appreciate. Thank you for I remember having a constant struggle sharing your love with us all! - Isabella Issa (Class of 2007) with spelling the word ‘Caribbean’. Every time I got it wrong, which was quite a bit, Mrs. Jackson was the most encouraging and gentle teacher I’ve ever had. She you would gently call me over to your was always so patient with me & my classmates. She made the classroom such desk to correct my errors. a fun environment & that’s why grade 3 with her was so memorable. Thank you so much for everything Mrs. Jackson! Those moments will forever stay with me because it showed me that you cared! Anjali Chandiram It’s the smallest things that can make the Class of 2006 greatest impact & thankfully I learned to spell the word ‘Caribbean’ with ease! Mrs. Jackson was incredibly compassionate and kind. I remember when I’d wait Haha! on my parents after school, she’d walk me over to the convent whenever it got too late so I’d have someplace warm to stay until they arrived. Additionally, she Thank you for being a phenomenal was humorous, made lots of jokes and enjoyed pranking us with the fire drill educator and the best third grade horn. I had a great time at Immaculate Prep, especially with Mrs. Jackson and teacher! other teachers always looking out for me. Kimberly Mattis Kristen Kleinhans Class of 2005 4. |

Miss Taylor became Mrs. Jackson - we may not remember every single thing you Mrs. Jackson when she taught us, but I can assure you we remember how you made us taught me in Grade 3. feel. Thank you for inspiring us. Thank you for always smiling She showed us dignity when we came to school, and thank you for lifting us up. in love. From the Mahfood Girls Her wisdom and gentle Jaime, Mary Jo & Mia presence were an early inspiration for me to Mrs. Jackson was my Grade 3 teacher, my favourite actually! She was so teach. I am indebted to patient with me as I struggled through my spelling classes. I will never forget her for leading me to how fun that year was. my passion. Mia McMorris Kali Duncan McMorris Class of 2005 Class of 1981 Mrs. Jackson was always sweet loving, kind and always patient with all of us in her class. I used to always love the ticks in my books always so perfect. She was a great teacher and an amazing boss; I am glad I also got the opportunity to be part of her staff. I love having little chats in her office with her at the end of the day, I will certainly miss that. Love you, Kim Harvey-Lewis Student: 1984-1993 | Staff: 2013-2023 | 5.

I had the privilege of having Mrs. I was in grade 3 from September Mrs. Jackson was my 3rd grade teacher and Jackson as my grade 3 teacher. 1985 to June 1986 and I can honestly my favourite teacher…to date, even after High Her vibrant personality, intelligence, say it was one of the most memorable School, College and University. and sense of humor made every day years of my prep school life. in the classroom a joyful experience. Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson was not just Mrs. Jackson was a major contributor to the our teacher, she was our confidant, making of myself alongside my mother and She effortlessly created an our jokester (even during tests) and other family members. she ultimately became one of our environment filled with laughter closest friends. She made me believe in myself and my abilities and made me literally fall in love with and love, making learning such We could tell her anything. The learning! She did this with a constant smile on fact of the matter is we didn’t have her face and an air of grace and a nurturing an enjoyable and memorable to tell her. She already knew. She presence and soul. would give you a wink when you adventure. Mrs. Jackson’s felt anxious, a hug when you felt sad I will be forever grateful for the impact and a joke when she needed to break that Mrs. Jackson had on my life and the dedication to her students was the ice. development of the woman that I am today. There are never enough “Thank You’s” evident in her ability to be both I thank you Mrs. Jackson for being for a woman and teacher like Mrs. Jackson! you. You helped to transform a a teacher and a role model. She shy 8-year-old girl into a confident Enjoy your retirement as it’s duly earned! teacher years later. Although I didn’t inspired me to strive for excellence realize it then you definitely played a With lots of love, pivotal part in my teaching journey. I and showed me the importance of treasure that year with all my heart. Sabrina Creary Thank you. Graduating Class of 1997 kindness and compassion. Plenty Love and Gratitude. As I reflect on my time at Immaculate Prep School, Mrs. Jackson’s impact Shakira Chin-Walton | 1985-1986 on my education and personal growth will always be cherished and remembered with immense gratitude. I’m so incredibly lucky to have been in the classroom of such an exceptional educator, and I am so happy for he as she begins her next journey! Alex Shaw 6. |

Mrs. Jackson, My years at Immaculate Prep were marked with so many wonderful memories. Mrs. Jackson was a constant source You are a wonderful person. I have always looked up of joy. Every day, you could count on her gentle and kind to you during my years at ICPS. I always admired your greeting and encouraging words and warmth. As a young girl, kindness, smile and your attitude towards children. I remember feeling safe with her and like I could turn to her for My appreciation to you is beyond all words can say. anything at all. She made my years there memorable. You have encouraged students to always try their best. Amanda Dalley-Samms The principles you taught were very disciplined and 1990-1993 helped me through Immaculate, which I carried to high school. Whenever someone would go on stage; I don’t know where to start but the time I’ve been at your smile would show the inner happiness of your immaculate you’ve always made me felt welcomed and never students’achievements.Asaprincipal,youhaveserved out of place. You loved us like one of your own and you were your tenure at Immaculate very well. The standards so joyful and always smiling. I remember you always saying had maintained at sky level even during COVID. “fix your face and smile” and it would always make me smile, thank you for being my principal for the 8 years I was at ICPS. So, as you are leaving our beloved institution, we wish you all the very best on your retirement. We Sydney Fletcher will all miss you immensely. Enjoy your retirement 2012-2020 with a lifetime of good health and a happiness! Calm, sweet and understanding are just a few words that Love, come to mind when I think of Mrs. Jackson. Looking back on my time at Immaculate Prep, grade 3 was one of my favourite Dedipya Sunkara years and I owe it to my class teacher, Mrs. Jackson. She was a ICPS Class of 2022 great teacher who made learning easy with her patience and motivation. Wishing her every happiness on her retirement and thinking of her with wonderful memories and lots of love! Lauren Mahfood Class of 2001 | 7.

To a remarkable woman who has left an indelible 3J is one of my most memorable years at Immaculate Prep because of mark on countless lives, thank you. My dear Mrs. Jackson and the best ‘first day’ back at school after summer ever. godmother, who once stood before me as a Being greeted with the jovial spirit of Mrs. Jackson put nervousness and beacon of knowledge and guidance in my third- fears aside. Though jovial, she commanded great respect from all of my grade classroom, now stands as a testament to classmates and we would never want to give her any trouble. the power of dedication and the transformative She made learning fun. Most importantly, she found innovative ways to influence of education. motivate us like posting a ranking chart, where everybody would want their name with the highest average of scores in class. It is with deep admiration and love that I pay Thanks for helping to build a strong foundation for many of us Mrs. Jackson! tribute to you, as you embark on a well-deserved retirement after an astounding 40 plus years of Gabrielle (Williams) Burgess service. From the moment I entered your classroom Class of 1996 as a scared but wide-eyed, curious child, I can remember feeling safe, calmed by your laugh and Mrs. Jackson, gentleness and inspired to learn. A heartfelt thank you for your 45 years of dedicated service to Immaculate Prep. What an amazing achievement. I hope you know how many lives With your patient guidance and unwavering you have impacted over the years. Ironically enough, though you never support, you nurtured the seeds of curiosity within taught me, you were always one of my favourite teachers while at the us, encouraging us to explore, question, and prep. Unfortunately, Ella did not get much time with you, but I am so glad grow. I made the friends that I’m lucky enough that she was able to have you for a few years. to call my chosen family now, in your classroom. Congratulations on a job well done. I wish you all the very best as you Your influence has forever shaped my life, and enter a well-deserved retirement. You will be dearly missed but may this I am eternally grateful and blessed to be able to new chapter bring you happiness, peace and lots of relaxation. Much love. continue along my journey with your guidance as my God-mother. Nicola Gardner (Sinclair) Graduating class of 1992 May this new chapter be filled with joy, peace, and the fulfillment that comes from knowing you have made a difference in the lives of so many. Annalise McClure Graduating class of 2008 8. |

Mentor and friend. My connection I want to thank Mrs. Jackson for always having a comfortable with Mrs. J precedes my birth. She chair for me in her office when I inevitably got into trouble. Thank was first friends of my parents. She you for being one of the best principals I’ve ever had and being later became one of my mentors understanding of my feelings and trying to connect with each when I first started teaching. Her student you had. Thank you, Mrs. Jackson. invaluable advice has stayed with me throughout my career. Over Gabrielle Barnett countless cups of tea she has offered guidance on parenting and Mrs. Jackson, it’s funny that you weren’t my grade teacher but, in my heart, I later on taking care of my mom. feel like you were. I feel deeply in my heart that you mothered so many of us She has been such a blessing in my and specifically so many of us who didn’t have a mother in the home. I can’t life and is loved. I wish you new thank you enough for what you’ve done for so many now women, teachers adventures as you embark on this and all those who’ve walked through ICPS gates and were blessed by you. new stage of your journey. I’ve often said, “If Jamaica had 100 more Liz Jackson’s we’d live in a different place”. Thank you, Mrs. Jackson, for pouring every ounce of you into all of us. Lisa McLean Blessings abundantly. Class of 1986 Danielle Terrelonge I remember she was patient, sweet, very funny and the best grade 3 teacher we ever had. She taught many of us how to multiply and divide. Natalia Leon Grade 3J-1997 | 9.

Your stern yet soft spirit is what I To them you were Mrs. Jackson, but to me you were my Aunty Bitty. When I think about remember most about you, Mrs. going to school, it was filled with delightful memories of daddy dropping me to your Jackson. Always disciplined us house so that Row and I could go to school in “Aunty Bitty’s buggy”. when we needed it and laughed with us when it mattered most. Oh, how sweet those drives were, our days started with your gentle talks and our lives Thank you for teaching us and have been filled with your profound wisdom. Being taught by you in 3J was my best leading Immaculate Prep with a year at Immaculate Prep. It wasn’t because you were my aunt, because it was made very high standard. All the best in this clear to me that you’d have no part in any favouritism. Rather, it was because you made next chapter of life! God bless! everyone feel special and made learning a special experience. We all loved you. (Still do) Chloe Chai-Onn There is something truly impactful about the heart of the human you are. I often refer to Class of 2005 you as our angel on earth. A heart of gold and a soul that is as patient as Job. You have taught me so many things for school but 3 very important life lessons that I will never Mrs. Jackson was my third-grade forget. teacher in 1995, and I will never forget the warmth and love I received 1. First be kind - not every battle is meant to be fought. from such a special person. She was 2. Be patient - everyone has their own struggle. so considerate and an incredible 3. Forgive quickly - life is too short. teacher to all her students. What I learned the most from her was the Mrs. Jackson, thank you so much for all the school and life lessons. importance of kindness. Im sure Please enjoy your well-deserved REST. all of your students will be forever grateful for your years of unwavering Patrice Taylor Irvine dedication. Mrs. Jackson, my best wishes for Being at Immaculate with Mrs. Jackson, I felt her light every day and in every space from your retirement, I hope you enjoy the moment I walked into school. With her as our guiding force, our community emulated every minute of it! her elegance and grace, carrying always with them a smile, and an air of gratitude. In all Love, the moments I interacted with her, the kindness and attentiveness she showed me and my peers made Immaculate a home that I will always cherish. Thank you, Mrs. Jackson, Claire Machado for everything. 10. | Azariah Jones

When I think of you Elizabeth, I first think of you as Liz, Thank you. Bitty and over 50 years of cherished friendship. That has its Thank you for making a difference in my own story! life back then, and now. Thank you for your patience, your kind words and your When I think of Mrs Elizabeth Jackson, Teacher, Educator, Principal encouragement throughout my childhood of Immaculate Conception Prep School, I liken her mark of strength and adult years. Thank you for being part of to that of the Banyan tree with the strong-rooted supportive arms my story and the role you played in shaping marked by eminence and distinction. And every child that has me to be who I am today. Lastly, thank you for ever passed through the school has had access to, embraced and your love not only for me, but for my daughter enjoyed their interaction with that tree and how it loved them back. as well. Elizabeth’s dedication and strength is rooted in her love of teaching, of the children who she has nurtured and guided with a firm, gentle, Ps. You are and will always be my favourite loving hand, rooted in humanity and touch of humor! teacher. Elizabeth, I wish for you good health and happy days as you With love and gratitude, move on to the next chapter. There is ‘nuff reminiscing’ and time to laugh out loud and I look forward to being a part of that; Stephanie Shim and there is time to savor how deeply appreciated and loved Graduating class of 1997 you are and the indelible marks you have left on every child you have touched. I obviously didn’t attend Immaculate Prep, but I did have the opportunity “I am still learning from you my friend” to be given personal ‘extra lessons’ in preparation for Common Entrance by “H.E.” Auntie Liz. Her patience, gentleness, and perseverance set me on the path to attend my first choice of St. George’s College. Frantz Irons | 11.

“A truly special teacher is very wise, Your motherly love that you extended to every student. and sees tomorrow in every child’s Your tender touch each and every time we interacted with you. eyes.” Author Unknown Your ability to listen and pay attention to the needs of all your children. Your spirit of warmth and kindness in every interaction. Mrs. Jackson, you are a bright light Your knowledge and wisdom that you touched so many lives with will always be remembered. that has continually shone and led most, if not all of your students to a Thank you for being such a wonderful and inspirational human being to all of us, wishing brighter future. Thank you for being you all the very best in your next chapter and always know you will never be forgotten. there from day one for Brianna Love you always Mrs. Jackson. and for welcoming the rest of my family. Your genuine care, guidance, Yanique Grant + Summer Henriques-Brown and personal interest in her ICPS journey will remain with all of us for I think 3J was the most seamless grade I entered and experienced during my time at many years to come. I know it has ICPS. Miss Jackson was a calm, cool and collected teacher during my tenure. I remember been a long “life lesson” journey for struggling with an English topic and her careful and deliberate approach helped me grasp you also, which I am sure looking the concept. I can’t believe it’s been 20 years. back, you wouldn’t trade any of it. Goodbye to all the pressure, welcome the endless leisure! You have created lasting memories, Happy retirement. friendships and bonds with not just your students but with parents as Aliana Tomlinson well. I appreciate and love you for all Graduating Class of 2007 you have done. I can’t think of my childhood schooldays at ICPS and not think of Mrs. Jackson with a smile. Mrs. J., Congrats and enjoy your She was the perfect combination of authority and fun and I had the utmost respect for her well-earned retirement to the max, even as a mischievous soul in the 3rd grade. and most importantly, take time All the best to this amazing woman in her next adventures ahead. to enjoy and celebrate YOU! God Bless you always Mrs. J. and sending Allison Chuck - Grade 3J - 1989 so much love and best wishes and thanks. Madeline Wong Bayliss 12. |

Mrs. J, Mrs. J, You were my first official employer. You embodied When I think of my prep school years, you are one compassion, care, kindness, helpfulness and a willingness of the first persons I think of. When I was told about to ensure growth of those who worked with you. this tribute I honestly struggled to remember if I was Throughout the years, you became like a second mother even in your class :) As you know, the answer to that to me. You helped me through some of the most difficult question is no but needless to say you still taught me. moments in my life. You looked out for me, nurtured me and helped to mould me into the person I am today. I will never forget the morning I walked into school after spending all night at the hospital with Latoya. You took I am even more grateful that I was able to have my one look at me and told me I’m not working today but very own daughter be a part of your legacy as her I will go back home and rest then spend the rest of the principal. Your soft but firm demeanor coupled with day with my friend. You asked Mrs. Grant to hold down your morals and faith have been the characteristics the Fort and you personally drove me home; though my that I will always remember. I will miss you every car was sitting in the parking lot. You knew what I needed time I walk onto campus and even more when Morgan in the moment, you helped me when I felt like I couldn’t FINALLY starts :) I know how much you were looking help myself. forward to seeing your “grandchild’ at school. I will forever be grateful to you for being the absolute best Enjoy your retirement—you have definitely earned it! employer I could have ever asked for. You listened, you helped, you gave advice, you put others before you. No Much Love, one could ever replace you! Anna-Kaye Chisholm (Price) You deserve this retirement, time to relax and soak up 3rd Grade Class of ‘89 some sun! Time to put yourself before all others. Happy retirement Mrs. J! Love Always, Tabia McGraham 2011-2015 | 13.

A heartfelt tribute to my favorite prep school Terri-Ann Samuels (I did not change my name) teacher: I have so much to say. Mrs. Jackson has easily been the most I have so much gratitude and admiration for Ms. influential teacher in my long academic career. Jackson. She was truly a beacon of light in my life during those years, but I wanted to share some of I just started to blossom academically with Mrs. Jackson in the reasons why she meant so much to me. Her 1986. Far from top of the class, she gave me an award the “most unwavering support and willingness to always be determined student to complete assignments” at prize giving that there for me made a significant impact on my year. (I think she felt sorry for me!). Which translated throughout life. She treated me like her own, making me feel my life as being “undeterred”. loved and valued at every turn. Her warm and welcoming smile never failed to put me at ease, Out of all my degrees, board certifications and creating an environment where I felt comfortable accolades — her award I am most proud of. to grow and learn. I will forever cherish the moments and lessons that she provided during It is something she saw and applauded me for that has gotten my time at prep school, and I am grateful for the me through the best and worst of times and allowed me to soar positive influence she had on my life. She truly “undeterred”. embodied what it means to be an exceptional educator. Mrs. Jackson your contribution to so many of us is immeasurable. With 3 children of own my prayer is that they all meet an angel Ariana Kumst like you in this lifetime. Cheers to your next adventure! Class of 2008 Much love always and forever. Mrs. Jackson, you taught me in grade three and showed such compassion and mercy. You went Your “most determined” student, on to teach my three C’s (Cia-Kay, Ciara and Cianna) guiding them to be graceful young ladies. Terri- Ann Samuels MD MD FACOG FPMRS Forever gratitude and blessings as you embrace your new chapter. Karen Campbell Simpson 14. |

Mrs. Jackson, I have a vivid memory of the day you of Immaculate allowed you to showed us a really cool science experiment impact many young and eager I couldn’t let your departure pass without with flowers and food coloring. We put the girls on their own journeys. sharing a lighthearted memory from my flowers in different colored water, and it time in your class. As I reflect on our days was amazing to watch them change colors. Now, it’s our turn to adapt to together, one incident in particular still The petals soaked up the colors and turned life at Immaculate without you brings a smile to my face. into a beautiful sight, like a living painting! physically there every day. Your presence will always be felt by Third grade was a whirlwind, filled with new Even though the science behind it was everyone in the school hallways, experiences and challenges. It was during simple, it made us feel so excited and classrooms, and especially in this time that I had the privilege of being curious. You were really good at taking the hearts of students, parents, in your class, which, let’s be honest, saved ordinary things and making them super teachers, sisters, and all other me from the notorious Mrs. Lewis (bless interesting for us to learn. past and present staff members your heart!). and alumni who were fortunate I love how my brain has chosen to hold onto enough to have you in their lives. Your classroom became a sanctuary of that memory from third grade so vividly, But wherever this ever-changing laughter and learning. I remember the yet it refuses to make space for equally world takes you next, I wish you countless moments when you effortlessly important things like my TRN number or nothing but peace, serenity, and turned dull subjects into something exciting blood type. continuous blessings. and memorable. Whether it was through interactive projects, creative storytelling, That memory will always stay with me Onwards and Upwards. or your hilarious sense of humor, you because now, looking back, I realize that it had a unique way of keeping us engaged also showed us how amazing nature can be Sommer Machado and entertained. and taught us the importance of observing and appreciating the ever-changing world You weren’t just a teacher who followed around us. the curriculum. You made our classroom a safe place where we could explore, I feel grateful to have had the privilege of ask questions, and learn from our being influenced by your teaching during mistakes. Your patience, guidance, and my journey, and your time as the Principal support meant a lot to all of us and had a lasting impact. | 15.

There are a finite few in a very exclusive there were Mrs. Jackson’s hands, encircling Some of my fondest childhood set of women: those who have been Mrs. me, holding me as I wept. She had come to memories were from my Jackson’s student and also had her as their my Granddad’s funeral and just like the best Immaculate Conception Prep boss. And I say, chest puffed out in pride, of all teachers, was there for me even when School days. I will always that I am in that group. I didn’t know how much I needed her. Such remember Mrs. Jackson, her Nestled in the middle of the upstairs corner, is the compassion of Mrs. Jackson. warmth and sweet smiling eyes I was part of the illustrious Grade 3J at a And then one day, suddenly I was an adult, greeting us each day. time when there 40 students in our class. with a class of my own on the upstairs That’s right -- you heard me correctly! 40! corridor -- Grade 4B. Now, Mrs. Jackson Her unwavering focus And yet somehow Mrs. Jackson found the was my neighbour -- a trusted mentor, an and dedication to all students, time, the patience and the love to nurture invaluable source of encouragement and and her amazing contribution each of us. Her “House Points” chart -- on support. And a few years after that, she to education through the years which we would get a coveted sticker for rose to the top, to lead ICPS. As principal will never be forgotten. She has getting good grades on and as my boss, Mrs. Jackson’s open-door certainly left her mark. our weekly spelling tests -- was the stuff policy left me reassured that no problem of heated lunchtime discussion. Under the was too big or too small for her to make I hope that this new and exciting watchful eye of the Banyan tree white owl, time for her teachers. Mrs. Jackson has chapter of her life brings her we Guadalupians urged each other to study, borne witness to my laughter and my tears, great fulfillment and happiness. study, study, so that we could ensure that all with unflappable support. (Please do not forget your we received the most of those glittering Mrs. J, thank you for your encouragement, Immaculate family Mrs. J… red stickers, marching across the cartridge your patience, your sense of humour, your You will be greatly missed!) paper ahead of the blue and gold ones. Such love. Words fail to impart how much of an Happy Retirement! was the confidence and encouragement impact you have had on me; how absolutely Mrs. Jackson instilled in us. lucky and privileged I am to be part of With love and best regards, Only two years later, at my grandfather’s this elite group. And since my words fail, funeral, I inched hesitantly towards where he I hope I have made you proud. I love you Carolyn Stona lay, to see if death had changed him. When I beyond measure. saw him, I cried out in heartbreak; I whipped around, blinded by tears, crying out for my Your, Angel Beswick-Reid mother. And suddenly, quietly, effortlessly; 16. |

Dear Mrs. J, Mrs. Jackson was my third-grade teacher in 2002-2003. Throughout You have shared our journey at ICPS from I started school, she was my favorite teacher. I remember the way she treated us in 1982, then when Jessica entered Kindergarten in as students. She never made us feel inferior and respected us for the 2013 and now to Amanda’s graduation this month. work we were doing in school. I remember one day, we were all talking, Oh, what a trip it’s been on the ICPS Express! taking advantage of how nice she was. Thank you for all you have taught us: from the Mrs. Jackson yelled at us for the first and last time. She reminded us that beautiful penmanship to being patient and listening. she always treated us with respect and that we should be doing the same We are grateful for the contribution you have made for her. We all knew she was right. Mrs. Jackson was always so kind and into shaping our children. fair as a teacher. I knew she really cared. We will truly cherish the care you have shown to us, One day, she even had the class say a prayer for me because I had a the guidance you have given and the friendship we surgery the next day. She made me feel like I mattered. I don’t know have formed. if she knows how much she impacted me growing up but I will always We wish you all the best as you begin this new remember loving going to school in grade three. chapter in your life. Thank you for all you have given to ICPS and to us. Christina Carraha-Ortiz | Class of 2006 Love, Liz Jackson was my favourite teacher at Immaculate Prep. My memory is The Changs | Oliver, Laura, Jessica, Amanda & Tyler fairly hazy about that time, but I certainly remember that. She was, and still is, one of the most patient, gentle, and kind-hearted people that I Dear Mrs. J, have ever met, as well as an exceptional teacher, who inspired a love of Thank you for letting me have fun at ICPS and learning that has given rise to many of the successes in my life. letting me have the Wi-Fi. You are one of my Mrs. J, you have been instrumental in moulding so many of us in Jamaica favourite principals. and beyond, and I wish you all the best for your very much deserved retirement after a stellar career. It was a blessing to have passed through From: Tyler your hands. Best wishes, Kim Charley Jackson | 17.

Dearest Mrs. J, Dear Mrs. Jackson, I want you to know that you hold a I am so honored to have the As you retire, I’d like to say a big Thank very special place in my heart. You opportunity to write this note, and I do You for the role you played during the were my Grade 3 teacher when I was it with great fondness, as you remain formative years of my life. Educator, just 9 years old, and your kindness one of my absolute favorite teachers to nurturer, cheerleader ... a true blessing and ever-present smile have stayed this day. I can’t believe it has been 35 in our lives. I wish you the very best with me all these years. years since I graduated ICPS, as I can in your next chapter. You are loved still picture clearly your warm smile and appreciated. May God Bless you You are my favorite teacher of all and your laughter. always. time, and I am forever grateful for the impact you had on my life. You were an amazing 3rd grade teacher, Love, Thank you for being an exceptional enforcing discipline but in the gentlest educator, for believing in me, and for of ways... all while allowing us to grow Sahran Walters (Grade 3J) nurturing my love for learning. You into our individual personalities. And ICPS Graduating Class: 1988 are a true inspiration, and the reason I appreciated your sense of humor. I strive to have a positive impact on I remember one Monday morning, the children’s lives God places in my bringing a fish tank to school with a care the way did and still do. I wish tadpole I had caught at Hope Gardens you a retirement filled with blessings, on the weekend. You did not hesitate joy, fulfillment, and endless smiles. to offer it a place at the back of the classroom and the girls in the class With all my love and gratitude, your were excited. namesake. When you asked me to name it, I named Elizabeth (McGhie :) it Elizabeth. Hahahaha. When poor Elizabeth didn’t make it, you obliged 18. | us to bury her in the little vegetable garden we had started outside. It might seem like a little thing, but the empathy you displayed was second to none.

I remember Mrs. Jackson as always Your hard work and dedication to duty is truly admirable and I know being kind and caring. I now go you have left an indelible mark here at Immaculate Prep. It has been a to the high school and even after pleasure and a privilege to have worked with you for the past 15 years. almost 4 years of being away from Thank you for your patience, kindness and understanding. the prep school, she still welcomes me and all other past students with I hope you know how much I appreciate all that you did for me and I will open arms and continues to be cherish the wonderful memories of my time spent working here with you loving and caring. For me, she will as my “BOSS”. It’s your turn to rest, relax and enjoy some quiet time…. always be the best ICPS Principal You’ve earned it! and I wish only the best for her. Blessings Always, Gabriella Watson | Class of 2019 Natalie Shaw We had the pleasure of having Mrs. What was amazing to me, was the fact Thank you, Mrs. Jackson! We are grateful Jackson as Principal for the entire time that she knew the name of every child for the advice and feedback that you that our daughter, Gabriella, attended in the school and was regularly seen have given us over the years. Wishing Immaculate Conception Preparatory engaging the students on various topics. you a retirement that is filled with all the School—from Kindergarten through to things you previously wished you had Grade 6. With her team of teachers, she created the time for. a nurturing school environment that A keen listener, Mrs. J, as she is allowed the girls to be exposed to a Love, affectionately called, was always multiplicity of activities in addition to the accessible over what seemed to be a standardized school curriculum and this Janine Chen 12-hour work day, and she had this very contributed significantly to their growth Mother of Gabriella Watson, Class of 2019 calm spirit about her even when faced and development. with numerous demands of her time and inputs. | 19.

When I entered ICPS in the I went to the office to register and of Dear Mrs. Jackson, early 70’s, my first teacher was course Mrs. Jackson at that time was Elizabeth Taylor. About a year the principal, I know she was praying Growing up I always heard my or two after, my mom recalls me that it would be a little girl just like cousin Suzi speak about you and coming home one day saying, me, and her wish came through, she was so excited to meet you when I Elizabeth Taylor getting married now had another Mini Me to spoil. was transferred to ICPS in Grade 3. and she will now be Elizabeth Jackson, I was so excited. Alianna, spent 4 years at ICPS then we Even though I wasn’t placed in moved to the states to finish school, your class I always looked up to I will never forget, (I don’t remember it Today Alianna graduates high school you and was happy when we got was so long) Miss. Taylor, took me with at age 17. I am so proud I could not to interact. I could see why Suzi her to record an education program have done it without the staff and loved you so much and spoke so that was aired on TV that time it was teachers of the best school ever highly of you. JBC, my first time on National TV. (I Immaculate Conception Prep School, believe I was one of her favorites that’s they established a solid foundation I will never forget your kindness why I got chosen). that was embraced by me and that when tragedy struck our family legacy was passed on to her. in 2012 and you stood as firmly a Eventually I graduated on to ICHS, and rock for Suzi and Ali. It speaks to did not forget the Prep School, I had Mrs. Jackson, I know it’s a bitter your character and your heart. Typewriting classes which we had to sweet moment for you, you have done walk pass the prep school to attend, a phenomenal job as Teacher and Thank you for being a light in the and on my trips I would either stop or Principal, it’s your time now to relax darkness, a beacon of hope and a wave out to the teachers and always and have fun with Mr. Jackson. stalwart in education. looking out for Mrs. Jackson. Happy Retirement. You are one of the educators I try Years after when I found out was to emulate in my practice and one pregnant, before I knew it was a girl, Lots of love and all the best, I am so blessed and grateful to have met. Suzi Chong-Mattis & Alianna Mattis Love and blessings always, Kara Armstrong (Newland) Class of 1999 20. |

I remember hearing about Miss. Dear Mrs. Jackson (for mere formality) student like her own daughter. In Jackson even before I started at but it is Mrs. J... occasionally Elizabeth November of 2016, Movie Night, Sabrina Immaculate Prep in grade 2. I or Lizzy and just from this start you (Grade 5) fell and I was not accessible to couldn’t wait to get into her class can see where I am heading with manage the situation but Mike received in grade 3! She had a kind heart this tribute. Our introduction to Mrs. that call and how this was managed and was patient with her students. Jackson which began as a formality relieved the stress of Sabrina’s plight, Everyone loved Miss. Jackson. I has now blossomed into a friendship of she stayed and watched the rest of remember she was also very funny almost 15 years. the movie and continued playing and and made her students laugh a oblivious to us that by Monday she was lot. I distinctly remember a time I chose ICPS for the following reasons - in casts for both wrists and would be when my back was hurting quite Catholic, Swimming, Small Class sizes, for 8 weeks. That is the testimony to a bit (maybe from growing pains). proximity and all girls (I went to an all- the person, the educator, the leader Miss. Jackson was so thoughtful girl primary/prep school in Trinidad) she is… patient, kind, understanding, and showed her care and concern but there are so many other added responsible by getting a small pillow from value experiences that came from the the kindergarten classroom and 9 years we spent at ICPS...the staff, the On your retirement Mrs. J don’t see it allowing me to use this pillow parents, the girls (some of whom have as an end ...see as a time to redirect on my chair so that I was more remained friends and become family or redesign or just live your beautiful comfortable. since) Christmas concerts, Sports Day life into a more loving one...one that (Go Guad), end of year and other focuses more on you, your family, your Wishing you all the very best morning assemblies, movie nights, passions and savouring it like a good Mrs. Jackson. parents evening....I can go on with cup of coffee. everything that happened but none Brooke Burrowes of it would mean anything without the Congratulations on this achievement Grade 3 | Class of 2001 careful and loving touch, smile and and God’s richest blessings in continued encouragement from Mrs. J. abundance. I served as a class rep, was on the HSA From the Lyn family… executive and became a more than involved parent and saw the person Michael and Coleen Lyn (2008-2017) who Mrs. Jackson is. An educator who Parents of Sabrina Lyn 2016 & Jessica Lyn 2017 thought of her students, her staff, her parents and their experiences in a wholesome way. She cared for each | 21.

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