Bob Slavin (the never-ending fountain of inspiration) and Nancy Madden (the never-failing woman who made it all happen) gave us the jobs of a lifetime and shared with us their passion for making every school the best it could be and giving all children the opportunity and education they deserve. It was challenging and frustrating and rewarding in ways we could never have anticipated as we moved to Baltimore at the beginning of our marriage in 1990. Our paths diverged in 2004, but Success for All gave us opportunities to learn and grow just as it has for more than two million children and thousands of teachers and principals and school districts. I so deeply hope that their visions, made real by the many, many dedicated people who worked with them over the years continue to develop and enhance the professional field of education and, more importantly, the education of poor kids throughout the world.
I can’t write it as well as Sam would have. But I hope your fountain has sprung leaks across and throughout the furthest fields and ranges of Education, from which we may all refresh ourselves and prepare for the next legs of the journey.
In loving, respectful memory of Bob: on behalf of Sam and myself, Kathleen Stringfield.
Bob Slavin (the never-ending fountain of inspiration) and Nancy Madden (the never-failing woman who made it all happen) gave us the jobs of a lifetime and shared with us their passion for making every school the best it could be and giving all children the opportunity and education they deserve. It was challenging and frustrating and rewarding in ways we could never have anticipated as we moved to Baltimore at the beginning of our marriage in 1990. Our paths diverged in 2004, but Success for All gave us opportunities to learn and grow just as it has for more than two million children and thousands of teachers and principals and school districts. I so deeply hope that their visions, made real by the many, many dedicated people who worked with them over the years continue to develop and enhance the professional field of education and, more importantly, the education of poor kids throughout the world.
I can’t write it as well as Sam would have. But I hope your fountain has sprung leaks across and throughout the furthest fields and ranges of Education, from which we may all refresh ourselves and prepare for the next legs of the journey.
In loving, respectful memory of Bob: on behalf of Sam and myself, Kathleen Stringfield.
