Chris was my first ever technical tutor in the engineering world. He was kind, knowledgeable, funny and had the patience of a saint (which you needed to teach us). I remember our first lesson with him where he talked about his life and his reasons for still teaching (after we jokingly asked him why he hadn’t retired yet). He said he was given a second chance at life and decided he would take advantage of every day that he was alive - he encouraged us all to do the same as everyone thinks they have all the time in the world to learn, make amends and love.
Today I’ve realised how much of an impact a teacher can make to students life. Grateful to have been taught the basics by a man who dedicated his career to helping students discover their talents. My thoughts and condolences are with his family.
Chris was my first ever technical tutor in the engineering world. He was kind, knowledgeable, funny and had the patience of a saint (which you needed to teach us). I remember our first lesson with him where he talked about his life and his reasons for still teaching (after we jokingly asked him why he hadn’t retired yet). He said he was given a second chance at life and decided he would take advantage of every day that he was alive - he encouraged us all to do the same as everyone thinks they have all the time in the world to learn, make amends and love.
Today I’ve realised how much of an impact a teacher can make to students life. Grateful to have been taught the basics by a man who dedicated his career to helping students discover their talents. My thoughts and condolences are with his family.
