For the past month, West High English teacher, Valerie Townsend, a fifteen year veteran of Parkway, with a spotless record, has been on administrative leave. We the West High community, respectfully request that she be returned to her classroom as soon as possible. The students at West High benefit from her instruction, compassion, and commitment. As students, alumni, parents, and teachers we are distressed by Mrs. Townsend's absence. Her return to the classroom at West is what is best for our students. We the undersigned, support Mrs. Townsend returning to her classroom at West High immediately.