This weekend, while driving around doing errands, I heard a very interesting story on WFMT based on a New York Times article about the passing of a beloved music teacher, a "Mr. K," from East Brunswick, New Jersey. After his passing, nearly 100 of his former students gathered to once again play, at a memorial concert for him.
The uplifting story of his challenging personal life and the gift of music he gave generations of students really touched me. The story reminded me of a number of teachers who greatly impacted my life. Miss Adducci, who taught me to critically look at ideas and how to write well. Mrs. Postweiler, who taught me to value the great ideas of literature. And Mr. Justice, my orchestra director, who taught me the importance of having music, good music, in my life.
How will my students remember me? I am not going to get ego involved and speculate. I'd like to think that by doing my best, I have channeled those great teachers who impacted my life, and have given my kids some skills, attitudes, and appreciations that that will serve them well in the future.
I'd encourage you, if you haven't read this story, to check it out: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/opinion/28lipman.html
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