Keep West Best: Bring Valerie Townsend back to the Parkway West High classroom.

Mrs. T got me through some tough times in high school. She was my role model and one of the most influential teachers in my life. She is the kind of person the world needs as a teacher.

She's an awesome person inside and outside the classroom. She made a lasting affect on my sister and myself included.

Mrs. T is the best!

Three of my children had Ms. Townson. She made a significant positive impact in ALL of my children's high school experience. She is the kind of teacher who should be seen as the gold standard of teachers. For the sake of our children's growth and development she should be immediately returned to the class room where she belongs. Respectfully, Kim Reale

Mrs. Townsend is a great asset to Parkway West and it would be a shame to see this school lose such an awesome teacher.

If Parkway's goal is to rid itself of the teachers that consistently keep it at the top of the school rankings, then this is a great first step.

I stand behind Val Townsend and the wonderful teacher she is!!