Comments on: Washington Community Scholars’ Center director to retire after 22 years of shaping, invigorating DC cross-cultural program

By: Mark Swier

Mark Swier — Thu, 20 May 2021 17:48:53 +0000

In reply to Kimberly Schmidt. Hey Kim! Wishing you congratulations and all the best in your next phase of leadership and life. Echoing the appreciation for the care you put into the WSSY program and all of us students who had the privilege of participating in it.

By: Jessica (Stouff) Moyer

Jessica (Stouff) Moyer — Thu, 20 May 2021 04:14:10 +0000

Kim, congratulations on your retirement! The spring semester (2003) at WCSC, which included an internship at Bell Multicultural High School, sparked my interest in education. As a result, this is my 16th year teaching high school biology. Thank you for a great semester of learning in DC and all the years you spent developing the program.

By: Marie S Morris

Marie S Morris — Tue, 18 May 2021 12:43:40 +0000

Kimberly…it was such a pleasure working with you and watching WCSC evolve. Blessings to you in your continued journey. Keep sharing your voice!

By: Kimberly Schmidt

Kimberly Schmidt — Mon, 17 May 2021 19:04:27 +0000

In reply to Mary. Hi Mary: It's so nice to hear from you. It's been great to hear from alumni! It was such a pleasure having your enthusiasm and maturity in the program. Thanks so very much for your kind words.

By: Kimberly Schmidt

Kimberly Schmidt — Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:04 +0000

In reply to Keith Lyndaker Schlabach. Thank you, Keith. I have always been grateful for the support of WSSY students and those in the broader DC community.

By: Kimberly Schmidt

Kimberly Schmidt — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:54:43 +0000

In reply to Jeremy Shenk. OMG Jeremy! Tell Mark I said "hello." It was great to have you guys in the program and I'm glad it made an impact! Both of you were unforgettable!

By: Jeremy Shenk

Jeremy Shenk — Mon, 17 May 2021 17:58:35 +0000

OMG Kim! my year in DC in 2000/2001 was just so incredibly important for my development as a person and as an organizer. Kim, you were welcoming, supportive, challenging, and just best wishes on everything. thanks for your service and i am going to send this article to good old Mark too.
— Jeremy Shenk

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 15 May 2021 13:02:16 +0000

Best wishes on your retirement, Kim. The summer I spent in DC at this internship was one of the best summers of my life — and I have you to thank for so much of what I learned and take with me today. Mary (Hale) Kuhar

By: Mary Kuhar

Mary Kuhar — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:09:21 +0000

I loved my summer in DC with this program. It was wonderful to learn new things about this important city. Thank you, Kim, for your wonderful teaching to so many of us. I always look back on that summer as one of the greatest in my life ! :) Mary (Hale) Kuhar

By: Keith Lyndaker Schlabach

Keith Lyndaker Schlabach — Fri, 14 May 2021 16:34:43 +0000

Blessings, Kim, in your next endeavors. Thanks for carrying the torch. My year in WSSY was transformative in ways I continue to experience to this day. KMLS

By: Kimberly Schmidt

Kimberly Schmidt — Fri, 14 May 2021 13:46:21 +0000

In reply to Tim Swartzendruber. Thanks so very much, Tim. Your leadership in making these crazy visions come true was invaluable and much appreciated!

By: Tim Swartzendruber

Tim Swartzendruber — Fri, 14 May 2021 12:45:26 +0000

Great article, Randi. It captures Kim’s impact and legacy at WCSC so well! I so enjoyed working with Kim and Nelson to raise more than $100,000 for the Nelson Good House in 2003 and 2004, and then starting in 2016 Kim helped EMU raise $85,000-and-counting for the first-ever WCSC endowed scholarship. The program is a jewel and embodies the overall EMU mission so beautifully while being firmly planted in our nation’s capital. So many are grateful for your teaching and mentoring over 22 years, Kim!