Ms. Linda Hurt didn't have large scale accolades poured on her like U.S. Science Teacher of the Year or Educator of the Year. Those awards are meaningful but they weren't Linda. Linda Hurt impacted students, teachers around her and others in even more profound ways.
Linda exhibited love, devotion, caring and concern for anyone she met and those who entered her classroom. Aside from those very genuine qualities, Linda was always there before school, after the day ended and even years later. It was not unusual for Linda to regularly meet a student she taught 20 or 30 years ago.
What can one say about such a person? Any words I express here would not come close to paying her the respect that should be accorded such a kind person. You had to meet her to know her.
Linda was also a HUGE supporter of our charity. She once told me that the reason she continued to substitute teach (right up into December 2013) was so that she could give away ALL the money she earned to others. Yes, that was, in part, Linda Hurt. She has left us but in others respects she will always be with us.
Weren't we all so very lucky to have her as our friend!!
Dick
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