Best wishes for you in your next venture, Rene. You’ve contributed much to
the Maine TRIO community. You’ll be missed. —Alan Parks

On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 11:12 PM Darylen Cote <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> 😥and 🤗Happy for you, and sad for UB and TRIO in general.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 17, 2021, at 7:04 PM, Rene Gorneault <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
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> Dear MEEOA Community,
>
>
>
> After much soul searching, it is with a heavy heart that I’ve decided to
> leave the TRIO community. As some may know, I’ve been with UMPI’s TRIO
> Upward Bound Program for fourteen years! Being a TRIO alumnus and having
> the ability to work with our TRIO students shaped me into who I am and will
> continue to as I venture into my next adventure.
>
>
>
> I will cherish the memories I’ve had with you! The professional
> development opportunities, playing an integral role in the various MEEOA
> committees was a great opportunity to get to know you, not only
> professionally, but personally as well.
>
>
>
> Although excited and ready to move forward it’s important for me to
> recognize how my time with TRIO afforded me the opportunity to grow and
> prepare me for the next chapter in my life.
>
>
>
> The importance of TRIO is undeniable! The relationships we have, not only
> with our students, but with one another are so important! My next adventure
> will afford me the opportunity to stay connected with high school students
> and UMPI’s TRIO Programs – so not all is lost! Our paths will cross again!
>
>
>
> With much appreciation, respect, and gratitude, this is not goodbye! TRIO
> Works will always be my motto!
>
>
>
> Take care and be well –
>
>
>
>
>
> Rene
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> Rene Gorneault, M.S. Ed.
>
> Academic Advisor/Retention and Success Specialist- Upward Bound
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> TRIO College Access Services
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