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Anyone who knows me knows that I have a deep love for Disney. The story of Disney's Finding Nemo is particularly poignant. This story celebrates the uniqueness and differences among all of us. This message is an important one that also resonates with me loud and clear with this particular group of students who have come together, celebrate one another, and create magic on the stage. Every year I find my heart full of the memories created, the new friendships forged, the teamwork, the leadership, and most importantly the fun had by every member of the cast and crew. I couldn't be more proud of their hard work and dedication over the past few months.

I want to thank especially both Ms. Jennifer Brush and Ms. Hannah Sauer for their help and support throughout the last few months. Jen, I really couldn't do this without the help of your amazing musical talents. Thank you for being my partner in this journey for so many years. I feel so lucky to work with you! Hannah, our students are so lucky to have you with us! Your positivity and enthusiasm are appreciated more than you know. Thank you for bringing your theater background and knowledge to our students. It continues to be an honor and a pleasure to work with you both.

To my supportive and loving family: I couldn't do any of this without you. Thank you for offering your creativity, time and talents to my students. Thank you for always providing the inspiration I needed to make this another great production. Without your help with everything from costumes to set design to props, none of this would be possible. Also, thank you for being patient with me throughout these last few months of long hours and late nights. Mom and Dad, you've always taught me to put my whole heart into everything I do; thank you for always being a model of that for me. Rob, Michelle, Elizabeth, Anthony, Alex, Maggie, Lily, Frankie, and Gabbie thank you for helping with all of the details that make the show special for my students. I love you all and can't wait to spend some much needed family time together very soon!

-Anna