The staff at The Second Street Learning Center shares their thoughts on the loss of Miss Denise–our coworker and friend. She started working at the Learning Center in September 1999. She gave 26 years of dedicated service to hundreds of children and their parents. She was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and loved wearing her Eagles shirts, and her car was a symbol of her dedication to her hometown team.
A Part of Our Second Street Learning Center Family
At the Second Street Learning Center, we consider ourselves a family, and this truly embodies the essence of who Miss Denise was. She treated each child and staff member as if they were her own. Her smile and thoughtfulness lit up every room she entered. She was and is a beautiful soul and she will be missed deeply missed by all of us. We appreciate the support and understanding of all of our Opportunity House coworkers and parents as we grieve her loss.
The Second Street Learning Center Staff Reflections
You were such a pleasure to work with. We will miss you so much. Thank you for everything. -Jenny
In the sthort time I knew you, it was obvious how kind and generous you were to the staff and all the children at the Second Street Learning Center. You will be greatly missed by all. -Carol
Thank you for all the support given and for everything. Your words will stay with me forever in my memory. -Ericka
Thank you for everything. The constant care, love, and support will stay with me forever. It was a pleasure to work with you. -Glen
We are truly going to miss you so much. You have done so much for the Second Street Learning Center and the children. They were like your own in their own special way. –Nicole
Miss Denise was a caring and lovely person. She could brighten up your day with just a smile. You will be missed. You gave so much and asked for nothing in return. You will have a special place in everyone’s heart. -Kirsten
Miss Denise, I loved getting to know you and sharing laughs together. I always valued your advice and learned so much from you. -Kasey
In the short time I knew you, there were very beautiful moments. I am sure God has you in a better place. We will miss you and your beautiful smile even more. -Fransisca
You were a sparkle in everyone’s day. -Amber
Denise cared about every child in the center as if they were her own. She always had a smile for everyone. She will missed by all of us and her legacy will live on in the children she loved so much. May her memory be a blessing. -Ashley
I didn’t know you well, but it was a blessing to meet you. -Jailene
I only met you once, but in that one meeting, I could tell you had a kind soul. -Aileen
I appreciate all the time I spent with you. You were very special to me and my children. Rest in Peace. -Cirita
Heavenly Father, we entrust our friend to your loving care. I have a lot of good memories with Miss. Denise. She was a wonderful co-worker. -Jose
Miss Denise, I am going to miss every moment I had with you. -Kathy. R
Miss Denise, you were not just a co-worker; you were more like family to me. I will cherish our memories forever. We will miss you so much. -Kolleen
I want to thank you for the impact you made on my life and for encouraging me to be who I am. -Kathy M.
I am going to miss having you around. You helped me so much, especially when my mom passed away. -Jasmine
You will be truly missed. Thank you for everything you have done and for the 24 years I got to spend with you. Love you and miss you. -Araika
Miss Denise, you mean so much to my children and I. I will never forget all the memories we had together. You are a part of my family and will always be. We celebrate you and MaKai’s birthday together until we meet again. I love you so much and miss you tremendously. Love you my friend as you always said to me. -Jennifer
Miss Denise, you will always hold a special place in my heart. It has been a pleasure working with you all these years. You will be missed. -Viola
May God have you in the best place with him, since that is where you deserve to be. You were the light and love for me and my daughters during our hardes time. We will carry you in our hearts with eternal gratitude. -Betty
Denise wasn’t just a coworker; she was family. She truly cared about each child and staff member as if they were her own family. -Crystal
I want to sincerely thank you for your unwavering care and constant support of everyone on the Second Street Learning Center team, especially during difficult times. Your dedication to watching over others was truly admirable, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside you. Getting to know the real person behind all the hard work has been a pleasure. Thank you for all the years and all the lives you got to change! You made a profound difference. -Tatiana Cardona, Director, The Second Street Learning Center.