As a student of Mr. Prior, I'm sure I speak on behalf of all he taught in saying that he was a man of high achievement. In all he pursued; his corporate career, his love for triathlons, and most of all, teaching, Mr. Prior's passion, positive mentality and ability to put a smile on any face will be missed dearly. As hard as it is to teach Mathematics, Mr Prior's wit, charisma and overall energy created an enjoyable learning environment - one which changed my attitude toward the subject that I now enjoy. Mr. Prior's passing will definitely be a difficult pill to swallow for his students, colleagues and most importantly family, however this tragedy has taught me an important life lesson - tomorrow is not promised. The sudden passing of such a loved figure in the community just goes to show how precious life really is. To many, including myself, Mr Prior was more than a teacher - he was a football coach with a strong passion for his local club Sheffield Wednesday, a father of two kids whom he raved about during lunchtime duties, and a great friend to my peers and I, always happy to stay after class to discuss our plans for the holidays or our predictions for weekend football games. To Mr Prior's family, know that he is still here in spirit, and that he wants you to stay strong in his name. Craig Prior, you were such an inspiration to all you shared a classroom and staffroom with. You truly lived life to the fullest and left a legacy of compassion, hard work and generosity. The world needs more people like you. Reading through the comments left by all his students and friends, I’m not alone in saying what an outstanding person you were. Let you rest in peace, knowing the impact you’ve had on everyone you shared life with. You will not be forgotten.
As a student of Mr. Prior, I'm sure I speak on behalf of all he taught in saying that he was a man of high achievement. In all he pursued; his corporate career, his love for triathlons, and most of all, teaching, Mr. Prior's passion, positive mentality and ability to put a smile on any face will be missed dearly. As hard as it is to teach Mathematics, Mr Prior's wit, charisma and overall energy created an enjoyable learning environment - one which changed my attitude toward the subject that I now enjoy. Mr. Prior's passing will definitely be a difficult pill to swallow for his students, colleagues and most importantly family, however this tragedy has taught me an important life lesson - tomorrow is not promised. The sudden passing of such a loved figure in the community just goes to show how precious life really is. To many, including myself, Mr Prior was more than a teacher - he was a football coach with a strong passion for his local club Sheffield Wednesday, a father of two kids whom he raved about during lunchtime duties, and a great friend to my peers and I, always happy to stay after class to discuss our plans for the holidays or our predictions for weekend football games. To Mr Prior's family, know that he is still here in spirit, and that he wants you to stay strong in his name. Craig Prior, you were such an inspiration to all you shared a classroom and staffroom with. You truly lived life to the fullest and left a legacy of compassion, hard work and generosity. The world needs more people like you. Reading through the comments left by all his students and friends, I’m not alone in saying what an outstanding person you were. Let you rest in peace, knowing the impact you’ve had on everyone you shared life with. You will not be forgotten.