When you walk into Pleasant Gardens Elementary School, usually, the first person you meet is Brenda Holsombach, who works in the front office as a secretary and teacher’s assistant. After twenty-eight years on the job, she is about to retire, leaving behind a full heart and plenty who will miss her.
An impromptu visit to a second-grade classroom gives an idea of Brenda Holsombach, better known as ‘Ms. Brenda’s status at Pleasant Gardens.
The children come running up to her, yelling, “Ms. Brenda, Ms. Brenda,” with great excitement. Today also happens to be Ms. Brenda’s birthday. So, after a round of “Happy Birthday,” the questions begin…