“Goodbye Ms. Duffy” is a rhyming narrative tribute to teachers far and wide who make a difference in the lives of children and shape the future of society despite many systemic challenges. Personalized for many teacher retirement celebrations through the years and shared with many classes on the last day of school, this story has touched the hearts and minds of many teachers, parents, and students. Told with heartbreak and humour, this extended narrative poem captures both the reality and nobility of one of the most important professions in the world.
