Thursday, November 5, 2009
I am sad to hear of Bill's passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. I loved Bill, he is an outstanding memory of mine from my career of teaching in Penfield for 38 years. He brought his wit, intelligence, grace and skill to the job each day and because of his commitment to students and teachers created an environment in our middle school that was ideal for all of us too flourish and succeed at our daily tasks. Most of all, I shall remember and cherish his great faith in me as a teacher and full and unstinting support in all situations. Since I was a relatively young teacher at the time, he was not averse to "giving fatherly advice and council" to me with always an emphasis on assisting me to develop into an even better teacher. I was a lucky guy; I learned my craft from some masters and Bill was such a mentor. Our school district was richer for it and he should have his name hung in the "Wall of Fame" in our district office. I owe him at least this note of remembrance and my joy for knowing him and working with him.
