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When I think of Pat, I think of birthday cards, sweet, heartfelt notes and a smile across my face. Pat is truly a woman following God's calling on her life in spite of the struggles and hardships she has had to face and overcome. God is first in her life and then come her family and teachers. Of course the kids are a very close third! Pat leaves an indelible mark on all those who have the privilege of knowing her. She is a prayer warrior and my kids are who they are today because of the prayers that have been lifted up to the Father by Pat on their behalf.
I'm so thankful for the Otter Creek School not only for the blessing in our lives but for the many future lives it has yet to impact.
God bless you, Pat, and may his mercies renew you daily as you live for Him through the Otter Creek School.
Love in Him, The Hensley's Blake, Karin, Jackson, Caroline, Anna Kate & Andrew
I attended OCK in the old days-40 years ago, and while I am told I was a bit high spirited, I did grow to learn the value of education, modesty and humility. I do not recall if I learned those things in K, but I am confident those virtues were in plentiful supply then and it warms my heart knowing my daughter is exposed to Miss Pat and teachers now. If you ask any school in Nashville about Otter Creek, you get the same reaction. Oh they are great!!!!! Teachers love to see children who got their start at Otter Creek. I would like to volunteer to assist Miss Pat and all involved in finding a way to create a k-5 or higher school. I have been to some so-called very good schools, and as I look to the next step for my children, I am disappointed in the price tag, and also the emphasis. Private schools are too elitist, too expensive and they contribute to the segregation of us as citizens in unhealthy ways. (Not the least of which is parents are killing themselves working to pay for someone else to raise their children). There are many options for 6-12 students with virtual schools, homeschooling and bricks and mortar schools. There are very few k-5 schools of the quality provided by Otter Creek. If you searched the archives of graduates and put out a press release that OCK was planning to grow to k-5, the "waters would part" with grateful grads coming home to help out financially and also with their time. Quality education is so critical to our nation and world and providing that education in a cost-effective manner at the local level is the greatest mission a teacher, a church, a parent or a community could pursue. There are thousands of like minded folks with ties to Otter Creek out here and some very good business folks at your disposal. Make it your mission to provide a k-5 Otter Creek-(Mrs. Rucker to Miss Pat) education to Southern Davidson and Williamson County and the world will be the better. And then take the model to other communities because local with limited commute from 9-2 allows families to live and grow together, not just in the car or just at school.
Suggestions:
Get an e-mail list, newsletter going of willing contributors, time or money or both, to start.
Appoint Miss Pat fearless leader with complete creative control and find a couple of lieutenants for dragon slaying duties and tapping business talent in the community.
Go forth (outside the Brentwood codes department) and conquer!!!!
With a quiet resolve and a strong spirit, Miss Pat daily challenges "her girls" to see their work as a ministry. She leads not only from her professional knowledge, but by example.
She loves her job, and she loves the kids, but, most importantly-- she loves the Lord. It is that love that makes her truly exceptional at being the director of Otter Creek School.
There's no one else like her because she tries to be like no one else. Her only goal is to follow where God leads and this is what she brings to the teachers and staff and what spills over into the lives of our children and our families.
3 comments:
When I think of Pat, I think of birthday cards, sweet, heartfelt notes and a smile across my face. Pat is truly a woman following God's calling on her life in spite of the struggles and hardships she has had to face and overcome. God is first in her life and then come her family and teachers. Of course the kids are a very close third!
Pat leaves an indelible mark on all those who have the privilege of knowing her. She is a prayer warrior and my kids are who they are today because of the prayers that have been lifted up to the Father by Pat on their behalf.
I'm so thankful for the Otter Creek School not only for the blessing in our lives but for the many future lives it has yet to impact.
God bless you, Pat, and may his mercies renew you daily as you live for Him through the Otter Creek School.
Love in Him,
The Hensley's
Blake, Karin, Jackson, Caroline, Anna Kate & Andrew
Miss Pat,
I attended OCK in the old days-40 years ago, and while I am told I was a bit high spirited, I did grow to learn the value of education, modesty and humility. I do not recall if I learned those things in K, but I am confident those virtues were in plentiful supply then and it warms my heart knowing my daughter is exposed to Miss Pat and teachers now. If you ask any school in Nashville about Otter Creek, you get the same reaction. Oh they are great!!!!! Teachers love to see children who got their start at Otter Creek. I would like to volunteer to assist Miss Pat and all involved in finding a way to create a k-5 or higher school. I have been to some so-called very good schools, and as I look to the next step for my children, I am disappointed in the price tag, and also the emphasis. Private schools are too elitist, too expensive and they contribute to the segregation of us as citizens in unhealthy ways.
(Not the least of which is parents are killing themselves working to pay for someone else to raise their children).
There are many options for 6-12 students with virtual schools, homeschooling and bricks and mortar schools. There are very few k-5 schools of the quality provided by Otter Creek. If you searched the archives of graduates and put out a press release that OCK was planning to grow to k-5, the "waters would part" with grateful grads coming home to help out financially and also with their time. Quality education is so critical to our nation and world and providing that education in a cost-effective manner at the local level is the greatest mission
a teacher, a church, a parent or a community could pursue. There are thousands of like minded folks with ties to Otter Creek out here and some very good business folks at your disposal. Make it your mission to provide a k-5 Otter Creek-(Mrs. Rucker to Miss Pat) education to Southern Davidson and Williamson County and the world will be the better. And then take the model to other communities because local with limited commute from 9-2 allows families to live and grow together, not just in the car or just at school.
Suggestions:
Get an e-mail list, newsletter going of willing contributors, time or money or both, to start.
Appoint Miss Pat fearless leader with complete creative control and find a couple of lieutenants for dragon slaying duties and tapping business talent in the community.
Go forth (outside the Brentwood codes department) and conquer!!!!
Sincerely,
One of many.
With a quiet resolve and a strong spirit, Miss Pat daily challenges "her girls" to see their work as a ministry. She leads not only from her professional knowledge, but by example.
She loves her job, and she loves the kids, but, most importantly-- she loves the Lord. It is that love that makes her truly exceptional at being the director of Otter Creek School.
There's no one else like her because she tries to be like no one else. Her only goal is to follow where God leads and this is what she brings to the teachers and staff and what spills over into the lives of our children and our families.
God bless Miss Pat! :)
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