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There are certain people who leave such a mark on their place of employment that they are never forgotten. When I began teaching in the local school district nearly three decades ago, the high school was run by a man short in stature but bigger than life in personality. The students might have appeared to jump in fear at his beckoning; however, they knew he cared about them, their families, and their success, and you had better not question that, or he'd show up at your house to talk to your parents. This administrator was respected for his integrity and his fairness. The teachers worked well, knowing that he had their backs publicly, but privately he could call a hard shot if necessary. I got word that this man is celebrating his 90th birthday tomorrow, so I sent him a card today with a message thanking him for all he did for this school . He made a huge impression on me as he did on thousands of students, educators, and residents. It is said that it takes a village to raise a child; this man brought the villages and the school together to raise many children. He will always remain a legend around here.
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