RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: TELISSHA WESSON

Thirty years ago, Telissha Wesson, known by hundreds of students, alumni, educational peers, and parents simply as Ms. Wesson, stepped out on faith to be obedient to God’s calling, leaving a much-loved position and wonderful friends at Southwest Airlines to serve at St. Philip’s School and Community Center. She has always been drawn to and awed by what she deems as “the love and magic” of St. Philip’s. Ms. Wesson’s first engagement came as a parent in 1989. Three years later, she was employed as a teacher.

During her tenure, she’s taught various grade levels and subjects, with Reading and ELAR being most consistent. She feels privileged to have had the opportunity to touch the lives of many children in the classroom and most recently in her role as Hunt Family Early Childhood Director. “To see the growth of 2-4-year-old children at this time is amazing,” she shared after taking the helm of St. Philip’s impressive Early Childhood program. “It reminds me of why I am grateful to God for choosing me as one to educate HIS children and to ready them for the world.”

With scholar athletes as children, she was also heavily involved in the Community Center as a volunteer in her early years, particularly with Athletics. Ms. Wesson is known for proclaiming that there’s no place like St. Philip’s. For the parents, students, and alumni – for them – there is no teacher, no leader, like Telissha Wesson! She has lived her motto to the fullest: “Teaching is a calling and St. Philip’s is a ministry. While serving, I educate.”

Ms. Wesson served as a beloved and dedicated member and contributor to the fabric of this dynamic institution for over three decades.