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 ### **Character Letter from Kathy O'Keefe**  
 **Kathy O'Keefe**  
-Retired Social Worker with CPS experience | 737 Summit Ridge Lewisville, TX 75077  | (806) 886-8291
+Retired Social Worker with CPS Experience | 737 Summit Ridge, Lewisville, TX 75077 | (806) 886-8291  
-7/14/25  
+July 15, 2025  
 
-**To whom it may concern:**  
+**To Whom It May Concern:**  
 
-As a **retired social worker that graduated back in the early 80's**, I write to provide context about my son, **Jason Davis**, and his efforts to support his son Noah’s well-being amid documented educational and behavioral challenges.  
+As a **retired social worker with 30+ years, which includes direct CPS experience during my career**, I provide context about my son, **Jason Davis**, and his efforts to support his son Noah amid documented educational and behavioral challenges.  
 
 ### **1. Professional Perspective: Navigating Educational Instability**  
-School records show Noah moved frequently between Texas and Colorado, a pattern I recognize from my career as **highly disruptive** to a child’s development. Despite this, Jason consistently:  
+School records show Noah moved frequently between Texas and Colorado - a pattern I recognize as **highly disruptive** to a child's development. Despite this, Jason consistently:  
-- **Facilitated seamless transitions** (e.g., ensuring Noah’s enrollment in new schools within days of moves, per withdrawal/entry records).  
+- **Facilitated seamless transitions** (ensuring enrollment within days, per withdrawal/entry records)  
-- **Collaborated with educators** to address behavioral concerns (e.g., responding to teacher referrals in Colorado on [specific dates, if verifiable]).  
+- **Collaborated with educators** on behavioral concerns (responding to teacher referrals in both states)  
-- **Advocated for support services**, including counseling (referenced in Colorado school notes).  
+- **Advocated for support services** (counseling referrals in Colorado school notes)  
 
-### **2. Personal Observations: A Father’s Commitment**  
+### **2. Personal Observations: A Father's Commitment**  
-The man I know is:  
+The father I've witnessed:  
-- **Proactive**: He rearranged work schedules to accommodate Noah’s sudden moves.  
+- **Proactive**: Rearranged work schedules (as IT supervisors can verify) to accommodate Noah's moves  
-- **Patient**: Even when Noah faced disciplinary actions (e.g., tardies, ISS), Jason focused on **solutions, not punishment**.  
+- **Patient**: Focused on **solutions, not punishment** when Noah faced disciplinary actions (tardies, ISS)  
-- **Resilient**: He never refused Noah’s returns, despite the logistical and emotional strain.  
+- **Resilient**: Never refused Noah's returns despite logistical challenges  
 
 ### **3. Context Without Excuses**  
-I do not dispute the seriousness of the allegations. But as a professional, I ask you to consider:  
+While not minimizing current allegations, I ask consideration of:  
-- The **cumulative stress** of managing a child with documented school struggles across state lines.  
+- The **cumulative stress** of managing cross-state school struggles  
-- Jason’s **consistent engagement** with schools  
+- Jason's **documented engagement** (school conference attendance, Texas records)  
+
 
 ### **4. Closing Appeal**  
-Jason’s life reflects a man who **meets challenges head-on**, not one defined by a single moment. I respectfully ask you to weigh his **history of responsible parenting** alongside this incident.  
+Jason's history reflects **persistent efforts to parent responsibly** through challenging circumstances. I respectfully ask this context be weighed.  
 
 **Sincerely,**  
-/s/ Kathy O'Keefe
 Kathy O'Keefe