Trotter

I learned tonight from a high school friend that one of my favorite teachers, Jerry Trotter, has passed away.

I don't have a lot to say about the man himself, and I wish I had more. I wish I knew him better. As it was, I had him for only a couple of classes in high school. He was one of the few teachers I wish I'd had for more.

I'd just like to say that it is a valuable, valuable man who refrains from chastising a kid because he thinks differently, and instead challenges him to do just that. Patient. Stoic. Thoughtful. Funny. He was the best history teacher I ran across, and one of the teachers who I can honestly say taught me how to think, rather than just threw facts at me.

Thanks, sir. Many, many thanks.

Update, here's the Daily Post Athenian's Obituary.