Some People Do Make a Difference

December 19 is my Daddy's birthday

 

He will be in my thoughts today as he is every day.

I know I have mentioned what a special person he was,

but he was.

He was such a wonderful teacher and he loved teaching.

Critics can complain about Facebook

but let me share somethings that have been posted over the

last few months....about my Daddy

He was the HS Biology teacher and started the Football team

Here he is in the Teachers Lounge

 

at his beloved Cumberland 77

 

Back row 1950 and his first teaching job

1952 coaching Jr High basketball

 

"I have a bucket list. It is to tell those who had a major impact on my life,

Your Dad was not only the best teacher I ever had, he changed my life.

I could never pay attention in school, my Mother had me tested.

Your Dad was such an excellent teacher that I was riveted in his class.

He had a reputation for being tough but class was so interesting, that I could

easily learn from him.

And I think he told others that I was smart, as I started doing

better in other classes.

I have a Masters Degree in Guidance.

I am sure I would never of gone to college if it had not

been for Mr. Winkler."

 

"I saw your Dad's picture on FB and wanted to let you know, I still remember the things he taught me in Biology class"

 

"Ann you don't know me but your Dad was my favorite teacher. He made Biology interesting for me"

 

"Ann you probably don't remember me but, your Dad got me interested in Science, and that

continues to this day. I can honestly said your Dad gave me the NEED to keep learning.

I continue to do that daily, God Bless him"

 

He has been gone 34 years and died at 53.

To think people still remember him touches me.

But to know he changed so many lives in his short life.

 

Not only the best Dad

but the best human being.

 

Teachers do make a difference.

 

 

Love, Ann