This was a lovely tribute to a truly amazing teacher. Trace was nothing short of an ideal teacher—if I tried to list out the specific qualities I would not do him justice. I can simply say he was a North Star of professionalism. No matter who follows, he set the bar so high that it would be unfair to compare the quality of instruction. To me he is like the Jerry Rice of the Science Dept, simply untouchable in his depth and influence over what a thriving learning environment should be. He is missed, both by staff, former students and as, you so eloquently stated, current and future students who will never know what they missed out on! Thanks again for really thoughtful tribute to a great man!!
Jerry Rice is a great analogy, and that he is says everything. It has been a wild thing to wake up to several more testimonials and shared stories about him in the wake of sharing this. Further proof of the man’s reach, influence, and legacy.
This was a lovely tribute to a truly amazing teacher. Trace was nothing short of an ideal teacher—if I tried to list out the specific qualities I would not do him justice. I can simply say he was a North Star of professionalism. No matter who follows, he set the bar so high that it would be unfair to compare the quality of instruction. To me he is like the Jerry Rice of the Science Dept, simply untouchable in his depth and influence over what a thriving learning environment should be. He is missed, both by staff, former students and as, you so eloquently stated, current and future students who will never know what they missed out on! Thanks again for really thoughtful tribute to a great man!!
Jerry Rice is a great analogy, and that he is says everything. It has been a wild thing to wake up to several more testimonials and shared stories about him in the wake of sharing this. Further proof of the man’s reach, influence, and legacy.