John and Sami met in 2021, when Sami started teaching at Dutch Neck Elementary School. They spoke regularly, but when the mask mandates were lifted in 2022, John commented on how pretty Sami was. Sami thought John was handsome and asked the school secretary, Rose, if he was seeing anyone. By the fall of 2022, their relationship had grown. They started spending more time together—sharing lunches and enjoying each other’s company. It didn’t go unnoticed that John rarely left his office during kindergarten drop-off when Sami was absent. They had their first "official" date in January of 2022. Fast forward two years of love, laughs, vacations, coffee dates, and more, John proposed to Sami at a dog brewery with her dog, Didi, who had an adorable bandana with the ring attached to it. John popped the question and Sami said "yes"! Now, they're thrilled to take the next step—getting married by none other than Rose, the wonderful secretary who played matchmaker. Surrounded by the family and friend who’ve supported their journey, John and Sami can't wait to celebrate this new chapter together.