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  Battling ALS, BHS Teacher Leaves Her Post  
  March 6, 2014 Edition  
A COMMUNITY RALLY in support of Boardman High School teacher and coach, Christine Terlesky, pictured, will be held Sun., Apr. 6,
     Longtime Boardman Local School teacher and coach, Christine Terlesky, has been forced to take a medical leave of absence after being diagnosed with ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
      Mrs. Terlesky began her career in 1997 with the Boardman Local School District.
      Last Friday was her last day in the classroom, and she posted the following on Facebook:
      “Words cannot express how thankful I am to everyone for the unbelievable support my family and I have received from all of you. There really are no words.
      “For those of you who don’t know, my life was changed forever in September when I was diagnosed with ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It destroys the motor neurons of the body until everything stops.
      “Today I had to leave my job. It wasn’t just a job to me. I am a teacher, I have always been a teacher. I love being a teacher. I worked at Boardman High School. I have been at Boardman my entire life and loved it.
      “To my colleagues---You are the best people in the world. You are great teachers but even better people. I am heartbroken that I will not see you every day. I will always be proud to have taught side-by-side with you. I will always remember how you supported me and my family---from words of encouragement to meals to a wonderful party, thank you.
      To my principal, who was understanding and supportive in every way, thank you.
      To my assistant principal, who literally picked me up when I was down. Who shared tears, hugs and laughs with me.... thank you.
      . To my students---The reason I got into teaching. The students at Boardman are truly special. These kids are absolutely amazing. I laugh when people tell me teenagers have changed. The gadgets have changed, entertainment has changed...kids haven’t, kids will always be kids. They want someone to care, they want to be taught, they want to care about others...so give them a chance to do it.
      I told my classes today that this disease has taken the job I love, it has taken my body, but it cannot take my heart, it cannot touch my soul. As much as ALS has taken from me, it has given me the ability to appreciate life...it has given me the ability to love better...it has shown me the true goodness of humanity that exists all around us.
      So on my last heartbreaking day of teaching, I hope I taught my best lesson. Thank you Boardman...from the bottom of my heart.
 
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