SCMS Family,  It has been a privilege and blessing to be a part of the Swift Creek Family for the past 10 years.  I have NOT found a more caring, supportive and exceptional school family than The Creek.  Today I shared with our faculty/staff/administration that I have made the decision to retire at the end of this school year.  Though my family has encouraged me to do this for a while, it has not been until recently that I have felt at peace in making this decision.  Being blessed recently with our third grandchild, with all three grandchildren coming within the last two years, has led to this recent decision.  I want to be there to support my children and grandchildren during this special time in our lives.

As I shared with Superintendent Hanna, and our school family today, I never had a goal to be a principal - in my heart I am and will always be a teacher.  God had a different plan for me, one I am so humbled by and grateful for.  I have been so very blessed for the learning opportunities my role as principal has brought to me, along with the friendships/relationships that I will forever hold dear.

I look forward to ending my career, and this school year as we have always done at The Creek - knowing it is a privilege to serve our students and families, and cherishing every moment of every day.

With a full heart,  Sue




Regards,
Sue Rishell
Principal
Swift Creek Middle School
2100 Pedrick Road
Tallahassee, FL  32317
Phone: 850-414-2670
Fax: 850=414-2650
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