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Doug Keown
October 10, 2012
So late in the game for me to even be doing this.....but I owed her more than I could have every repaid. I was truly one of the most fortunate individuals ever....I had Bard for eighth grade and then again at the AP. One of the two greatest educators I ever knew. God gained a mentor when we lost her.......I think of her often.
Judy Voight-Wong (1981)
February 28, 2011
I just heard the news when I was looking to find Barb to tell her the wonderful impact she had on my life. I am sorry I was too late to tell her in person. She was a great principal/director at Linworth. She will be missed
Michelle McCoy - Linworth Class of '92
October 22, 2010
Barb created a 'home' for the students at Linworth, when some of us desperately needed a safe place to go. She encouraged personal growth, scholarship, and community - ideals that I continue to hold today. I credit Barb for creating a place where we all felt accepted for who we were, and for who we were becoming. She saw the passion and fires inside us and helped us follow our inner paths. She left the world a better place than it was when she came into it. May her light shine on for generations.
Stephanie Crist-Travis
October 21, 2010
I just found this out today. The world is just a slighter darker place now. Barb was an amazing human being who contributed so much to the lives of her students. Thank you Barb..sweet rest til we meet again!
Lesley Keown-Kniesly
August 3, 2010
Like others have said, Barb was an amazing women, and such a great role model for students at the AP. She changed the lives of so many young people and the good works they have gone on to do are part of her legacy.No one could tell it like it was and build your self esteem like Barb. You are in our thoughts and prayer.
Carol Riemenschneider
July 27, 2010
I was very sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I only learned of it today (7/27). She was a very positive influence in many lives.
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Peter Bierman
July 21, 2010
I hope the results of my life can be even half as inspiring as what Barb did with hers. Barb's investment in Linworth will have a positive impact on generations. She had the courage to let us as children become adults on our own, and the wisdom to help guide us. Thank you, Barb. I wish I could have told you in person how wonderful a gift you've given me and so many of my friends.
Christa Sidman
July 21, 2010
I remember Barb as a dynamic, wise and fun-loving person. Her door was always open to us students -- not that she spent a lot of time holed up in her office. She was always walking around, talking to us, keeping her finger on the pulse of her school. She made the AP (and the world) a fantastic place to be.
Steve &Patsy Evans
July 21, 2010
My favorite aunt (Aunt Barb). A great lady. Loved her family and loved by her family. We will all miss her. She's teaching students in Heaven. Praise God!
Love to Dick and Dean.
Tiffany (Tuttle) Hollatz
July 21, 2010
Linworth was a great place to learn, grow and belong and I think Barb had a lot to do with that. She was a tough cookie, but always loving, always helping, always your friend. Thank you Barb for touching so many young lives in such a positive way. God bless!
Tiffany AP class of 1990
Christine Henderson
July 21, 2010
Barb was the director when I was a student at Linworth, she was a great teacher, mentor and will be deeply missed by the Linworth Community....RIP Barb....Chris (Ellis) Henderson, AP 1986 (still in Worthington, OH)
Megan Alexander
July 21, 2010
Barb always believed in me, even when I screwed up. She knew good kids could make bad decisions, and her wisdom and support got me through the most difficult years of my life. She respected young people just as she did adults, and I have never forgotten the care and effort she put into shaping me into the adult I am today.
Tom Boardman,1980
July 20, 2010
I had Mrs. Laird in 8th grade just before she moved up to the high school she was a good teacher and I wish there were more like her she will be missed but well rememberd
Andrea [Trask] Grey, 1992
July 20, 2010
I never minded getting in trouble with Barb (which I did on occasion) at Linworth. She was always fair and treated me respectfully -- one of my early models for teachers who effectively support their students. I am sad to hear this news, but happy to have her in my life.
Ann (Pees) Vance, AP 1992
July 20, 2010
Barb was one of the first warm faces to greet me on my first day as a freshman at the AP. I can still picture her glasses on her head, her hands on her hips, checking out the action in the Big Room with a watchful eye and a slight smile. She will be sadly missed. Deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
Lori Vincent-Dillon, AP 1990
July 20, 2010
I was a student at Linworth while Barb was the director. She was a big part of what made Linworth such a great school. When I was sixteen I approached her about graduating early. She sat down with me and had a frank discussion about how young I was & the choices I was making but she did it with respect. She just wanted to make sure my head was in the right place. Once my deciscion was made she supported me 100%. Even though that was 20 years ago I am still thankful for her taking the time to talk to me. There is no doubt that she really cared about the students attending her school & we were fortunate to have her in our lives. Thank you Barb, for everything.
John Robinson, AP 1989
July 20, 2010
Barb was a friend, an educator, and a leader. I was very fortunate to have known her for the time that I was at the AP. She will be missed but her legacy will continue.
Jeanie (Hickman) Bollenbacher
July 20, 2010
Hill and Laird Families- So sorry to hear about Barb - I will always remember her as a kind person and a friend to my family.
Toni Gunther-Kinkead, AP 1985
July 20, 2010
It was an honor knowing Barb for the 4 years I did in high school. She was wonderful and caring and a friend to a lot of students, myself included. She made my teen years in high school bearable and made sure I stayed on track and talked with me when I needed a friendly voice and a shoulder to lean on. She was an awesome lady and heaven sure is lucky to have a great angel up there to help out. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time, I'm sure she will be missed by many.
Ethan Field
July 20, 2010
Barb, knowing how wild my friends and I were at Linworth, and your sublime patience through it all, you have truly earned your place among the saints. Have a well earned rest in peace.
Ethan Field, Linworth '93
Laura Ketter
July 20, 2010
Thanks fo so many wonderful high school memories. Will always remember her in roller skates on Maypole day. Such a great smile. Would not have been Linworth without her. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Ryan Donmoyer
July 20, 2010
Barb was a visionary educator who helped guide the lives of thousands of kids in a positive direction. She will be missed.
Mary Eisel
July 20, 2010
Barb, you made me a better person and a better student. Thank you for all of your hardwork. I will miss you!
Deb Nelson
July 20, 2010
All, so many wonderful memories related to Mrs. Hill. Her warm smile, her wonderful stories, and endless love for her family. God has called her home. Bless her soul and may she find peace forever. Our thoughts and prayers for the entire family. Love always, Doug and Deb Nelson
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