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      <title>Alexandria Ams [Signature #138]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Alexandria Ams, Princeton<p>Mr.Zampella turned me into an amazing sax player. He has done nothing wrong.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[William Meyer, Princeton<p>Mr. Zampella has been my trombone teacher for two years. I don&#039;t want to see him go.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Linda Schnurman, Princeton, NJ<p>As a Juilliard educated musician I tell you without reservation that Ken Zampella is the best music teacher I&#039;ve ever come across.  He inspired my somewhat reticent son to pick up an instrument and not only taught him but instilled in him a PASSION for music.  He is creative, inspirational, skilled....it is CRIMINAL that you are not hiring him again.  Talk to the kids, they are what is important here.</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Ms Lisa Paine [Signature #135]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Lisa Paine, Princeton, New Jersey<p>What an exemplary teacher!  Just read about the situation this week following the school board meeting.   Mr. Zampella brings such energy to all he does, and has earned much respect.  Does the music program have to cut  back?   That would be one consideration.  But if there  will be a school position next year, I would hope someone who gives so much would have a place in the district.  He has fresh and positive ideas, he was a great influence on our middle school experience.</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Dr Daniela Bonafede-Chhabra [Signature #134]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dr Daniela Bonafede-Chhabra, Princeton<p>It is really a shame to let go a teacher who can both inspire and teach, who is dedicated to the students, and puts in countless hours volunteering for the sake of the kids (plays, track..)</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Joanne Gere, Princeton<p>Mr. Zampella has gracefully and generously given of his talents and time to help his middle school students as well as the high school musicians. He has brought a positive and energetic effort to advancing the program, and the kids- including my sons- appreciate him as a musician and a leader.</p>

<p>We hope that he can continue his career here in Princeton. He has been a great contributor and it&#039;s just he beginning.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Anabelle DeClement, Princeton<p>Mr Zampella is  a fantastic music teacher. He has helped many students progress as musicians and   continued their love for music.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Laura Minster, Princeton<p>He is my favorite teacher I have ever had, not only at John Witherspoon but at any other school I have ever attended.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mrs. Carolyn Dwyer, Princeton<p>Mr. Zampella sparked our son&#039;s interest in percussion in the 6th grade at JW.  Now in 8th grade, our son performed recently with both the advanced JW band and orchestra, playing a variety of percussion instruments, setting the mood and keeping up a great beat for each performed piece.  He also assisted one of the elementary schools by accompanying its string players on &quot;Wipe Out&quot; using his full drum set (much to the delight of the K-5 crowd and his former teachers).  All this because of Mr. Z.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dr. Elizabeth Olson, Princeton, NJ<p>I am the mother of Brent Page, and Brent has thrived with the 7th grade jazz band this year, thanks to Mr. Zampella.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lyman Page, Princeton<p>My son loved Mr. Z and learned tons. His energy and excitement at the student concerts were infectious.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Colin Davis, Princeton, New Jersey, United States of America<p>I believe that Mr. Zampella is a highly competent teacher who works very hard at what he does.  I suspect that no matter what is said or done, the administration has already made up their mind, but I say this in an effort to reverse this decision.     Mr. Zampella is a great teacher and enjoys what he does, and I at least know of no reason why he should not be brought back to JW.  If there is a valid reason, i would appreciate it if the administration could inform me of it.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Deb Lowden, Princeton, NJ, United States of America<p>Some of the best inspirational teacher&#039;s are not always the easiest to get along with, but they know how to get students to love what&#039;s being taught to them, and how to personalize the lessons.  This music teacher has the ability to get students to love performing music.   This is the most promising achievement of this teacher!  It would be imprudent to lose this talent.</p>]]></description>
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