I don't know if I have words that I can put on paper that will adequately convey my gratitude for all Wendy Strait has done for my sons at MVHS. She is a fierce advocate for the kids on her caseload (and all the kids who aren't). We are getting ready to graduate our last kid from MVHS. For the six years we were a part of this community, she made them feel like they were her sole focus while with her. She paid attention, listened, encouraged, cried some tears, and loved my kids. I don't even have anything that I could write that means more than that. She was ESSENTIAL in helping Noah reach his dreams of attending the United States Naval Academy, and cried tears when he reached his goal. She advocated for both of them, is proactive with them, and again, was essential in giving my two boys the positive and wonderful experience that they had in high school. They were loved. That's all that matters to me. You will forever be remembered as a source of high school joy for our family and we thank you for all you have done.