Petition of Retain Talena Milhouse at Sanders Middle School

To: Joshua Dawkins/Dr. Jody Penland/Laurens School District 55

From: The Students, Parents, and Supporters of Talena Milhouse 

15 May, 2025

We, the undersigned, are writing to express our deep support for Talena Milhouse and to respectfully request that she remain a part of the teaching staff at Sanders Middle School. 

Talena Milhouse has had a profound and positive impact on the students, not only academically but personally. Her dedication , passion for teaching, and genuine care for each students success makes her an irreplaceable asset to our school community. 

Under her guidance, students have shown improvement in Career, Personal Finance, Coach, Advisor, and many have found a renewed motivation to learn. Beyond the classroom, Ms.Milhouse has been a mentor, a role model, and a steady source of support for students navigating both academic and personal challenges. 

Removing her from Sanders Middle School would be a great loss to the students, parents, and faculty who have benefited from her presence and teaching. We believe in investing in great educators, and we strongly urge you to reconsider any decisions that would result in Ms.Milhouse leaving our school.

We respectfully request that Ms.Milhouse be allowed to continue teaching at Sanders Middle School, for the benefit of the students and the continued excellence of our educational environment. 

Sincerely,

Myani Martin/ Intro to Career/ 6th Grade