I lost a friend this weekend. He died of cancer. He was a
teacher, a mentor, a friend, a husband, a father, grandfather and brother. He
was a TEACHER for over thirty years. He touched the lives of hundreds of
students as well as those of his co-workers. He was kind, funny, passionate
about teaching, especially English. As the news is spreading throughout our
community, former students are compelled to share their feelings and memories
of him: “an amazing teacher”; “Passionate about English and developing aspiring
writers..”; “the most unique man I have ever met”; “I’ve never had a teacher as
passionate about his job and his students”. And as I read these I think – there
are not a lot of jobs where one can touch so many lives for years and years. I
am #mindful of the impact we teachers have on the students that go through our
doors. I feel immense #gratitude for the opportunity I have to make a
difference, such as my friend has had. I hope I can be more like him.
I want to remind all those pursuing this profession
vocation, of the unique gift you have to affect lives and affect change.
Treasure it. Use it for the best. Appreciate it every day. Exercise compassion
and thoughtfulness towards those you are leading. Your impact will be huge and
will last past your lifetime.
I will miss you HH. I cannot imagine the world without you
in it.
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