Blessings,
Paul
A story on a teacher-a story about Craig. Shared by Laura de Ghetaldion 10/12/2013
I have been Craig's neighbor for 5 years. Because we are both teachers, most afternoons we would return home from teaching (from learning) and we would chat and share stories about our students. Craig had a passion for teaching. There simply was no denying that. The Japanese have a beautiful word that describes the highest honor one can give to a teacher. It is SENSEI which means "master teacher." Craig was a Sensei in it's truest form. His ripple effect will never really be known to us all. His love and passion for teaching-better yet, his love and passion for his students, will forever live on. It will be something that is most described as the fires he lit within his students. He knew how to reach the souls of youth and he made learning have true meaning.
At the end of ever semester when I conclude couses at the University with my teaching credential students~K-8, I always read this story. It was written by my doctoral adviser and by one of my doctoral committee members. It was published in "Teaching K-8." From now on, at the end of every semester when I read this story, I will dedicate it to Craig and I will tell my furture students why.
I hope you all enjoy the story-I need to upload it into two parts. With love and caring to you all for loving and appreciating Craig as you did and as you are!
Sincerely, with all my heart~ Laura
NOTE: YOU NEED TO CLICK ON THE PICTURE UP ABOVE WHICH IS OF THE FIRST PAGE. THEN CLICK ON FULL SCREEN. HOPEFULY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO READ THE PRINT. THE SECOND PAGE FOLLOWS THIS POST.
For those who don't know me, my name is Karen Goldman. I am married to David (Craig's brother). I don't have a story or one I want to share. What I do have are amazing memories of the last 2-3 weeks. It has been so helpful in the healing process to see the unbelievable amount of friendships Craig had and how many students loved him. This site and the school memorial has been more precious to my family then anyone could imagine. I miss Craig every second of the day and remembering all the lives he touched and the pictures from the beach makes me smile and I thank you for that.