Jennifer Bartholomew taught 7th and 8th grade English at Philip Lauer Middle School. She was loved and respected by all of her fellow teachers and her students. She was blessed with the rare ability to make school not only educational but exciting as well. Her students did not just learn in her class, they wanted to learn. But she was more than just a teacher to her students - she was a friend and mentor as well. She took the inititive to be involved with our lives, talking to us, giving us advice, and just being our friend. She made as much of an impact with her smile as she did with her text books.
Three years ago to the day, Mrs. B. (as we called her) died from a blood clot that was caused from complications from her pregnancy. She collapsed during morning services at her church, and later died in the hospital. Her baby was born months premature, but managed to survive. She was named after her mother.
Mr. B. - Rest in Peace
3-24-02
Felt like I should post this. She meant so much to so many people. She was even dubbed "Wilson's guiding light" and an angel by the local papers. Personally, I owe my entire scholastic career to her. She taught me everything I know about writing and articulating myself, and I wouldn't have had the success I did without her. That day and the couple that followed were probably the saddest of my life. It was the only time I've cried in the last 7 years. We all miss her.
Three years ago to the day, Mrs. B. (as we called her) died from a blood clot that was caused from complications from her pregnancy. She collapsed during morning services at her church, and later died in the hospital. Her baby was born months premature, but managed to survive. She was named after her mother.
Mr. B. - Rest in Peace
3-24-02
Felt like I should post this. She meant so much to so many people. She was even dubbed "Wilson's guiding light" and an angel by the local papers. Personally, I owe my entire scholastic career to her. She taught me everything I know about writing and articulating myself, and I wouldn't have had the success I did without her. That day and the couple that followed were probably the saddest of my life. It was the only time I've cried in the last 7 years. We all miss her.
