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New Adventures (Part 3 - The Future)

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Yesterday I wrote an email to my work team (This is Matt): 


Hi everyone,

 

I’m writing to let you all know that June 3rd will be my last day at OSPI.

 

It’s a bittersweet decision: this has been the best job of my 15+ years in education, and you all are a great team to work with. My new role may be even better, though: stay at home dad 😊

 

My bride and favorite person on the planet Dr. Jeannette Smith accepted a new position at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, so Team Smith is headed East!

 

Thanks y’all,

Matt

 





 

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  1. Sharon WurmMarch 31, 2021 at 9:07 PM

    Congrats Smith family! So proud of you Jeannette!

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  2. YurmomApril 1, 2021 at 2:19 AM

    So excited we will be driving visiting distance 🙂

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