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John A. Beineke
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Student Tributes Mr. Beineke, We’ve never met, but I felt compelled to write you when I visited your website. My name is Kevin Wadle. I was one of Debbie’s first students at Knoxville Junior High. In fact, I may have been referred to as her prized pupil when she helped me earn first place honors in the MathCounts contest during her rookie year in Knoxville. I happened to be thinking of her just the other day when speaking with a client. When I requested a Google search on Debbie, I found your site. I am very truly sorry for your loss. Please know that Debbie influenced my life in a way I’ll never forget. She encouraged me daily to challenge myself, even when the task at hand may be easily completed. She helped me grow from a self-conscious young man to a confident student. I’ve heard some of my former teachers say that if they make a difference in one student’s life each school year, they’ve made a difference. Without a doubt, Debbie made a difference for me. Again, I’m very sorry to learn of Debbie’s death. However, your tribute is a wonderful work. Thank you for taking the time and effort so that former students like me may share the memories and accomplishments. Best of luck to you, and God bless you. Kevin Wadle
Dear Mr. Beineke, Hello my name is Louisa Miller. I was a seventh grader at Anniecamp Jr. High when we lost mrs.Beineke. I had her first period in the morning. I loved her and I still do very much. I hated math until I had the great opportunity to be in her class. She helped me so much in math. I somehow managed to have an A in her class. I had no clue that math could be easy. she has inspired me to keep my goals high and keep going for what I believe in. I am still using advice that she had given me today. I still cry when I think back on all the things that she has done with us. I looked up to her and I realized that God must have put her there for me to help me because I was ready to give up on everything even my life. Now I love life and I can't wait until I graduate and can attend college. That is how I stumbled over you page about mrs.beineke. I am already searching through colleges so that I can choose before the last minute. I am going to be a literature teacher. well I have to get ready for church because now I am the youth leader of my church. I just wanted to let you know that I am sorry that you lost a wife and mother and I lost a great teacher. During my 8th grade year I avoided her classroom. I did not want to go in there because I was afriad of all the memories that would come back. But my 9th grade year I had to go in there and I was surprised at the "at home " feeling that I felt. I mean I wanted to cry the 1st day but then I saw the bird clock that she had and I felt that her spirit was in the room with us. well I am sorry that I am taking up your time but I needed to get this off my chest. I've been scared to let my feelings show but now it was time to do so. O I remember the day that you had substituted for her. It was a crazy day. I enjoyed having you in class that day. Thanks for listening, louisa miller
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