Anthony M. Dyer

He made history come to life. I had him for History and Home room. He kept the classroom alive. He was my most favorite teacher I have ever had in my whole life.
Starr Gibbs Hillhouse

Just last week my 11 yr old asked who my favorite teacher was...I told him all about Mr. Dyer and why I have not forgotten the stories and the life lessons...thank you Mr. Dyer!

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I loved Mr. Dyer as a teacher. His stories caused me to fall in love with History. I have vivid images of battles and conflicts and various time periods - all told in Mr. Dyer's fascinating manner. I am a teacher now and try to sprinkle my teaching with stories, desperately hoping some of them will hit home/stick the way his stories did with me. He certainly left his mark and there is nothing more powerful someone can do in this world than to...

Tony was a fantastic personality.. He will be missed!!!! A man who continued teaching us history long after his retirement.

With much sadness my family and classmates send our condolences to Mr. Dyers family. He inspired us, raised our curiosities about history, and shared his love of the outdoors with all who liked to listen, even a "worm-gobber" like myself. He verbally conveyed with pure eloquence the beauty of fly fishing. He lead our "field and stream club" at Coginchaug Regional High School, in the sweet days of yester-year when we all could get together after school and have a "proper" target match. He...

Mr. Tony Dyer was one of the most influential teachers I had ever had growing up in Middlefield. He made history come alive with his historical stories about the Native American Indians in the Northeast. Besides being a great teacher, he was the boy scout leader for Troop 33. He will be sadly missed.

I remember older kids talking about "Mr. Dyer" and couldn't wait to have him in Memorial School. Thats when he moved to Coginchaug and I had to wait another 3 yrs. Almost glad, for the added anticipation only fueled my appreciation for his teaching style and how he would literally go into character to make historical points (waving his stick, staring at you for reaction, etc) Rest in Peace Master Dyer, you earned it.