Benjamin-Canada-Obituary

Dr. Benjamin O. Canada

Atlanta , Georgia

Age 67

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AGE
67
LOCATION
Atlanta , Georgia

Obituary

When Benjamin Canada accepted the job as Atlanta school superintendent in 1994, there was a lot of excitement in the air. He was the first hire of a reform-minded school board and he was a former teacher who promised to make radical changes to a system that was facing financial and academic...

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I was doing some research, and I was looking for Information in regard to a Good Morning America TV show that was done in 1994 with Benjamin Canada and Anthony D Pellegrini. I am sorry to hear that he had passed away.

My deepest condolence to Mrs. Canada and the family. I worked for APS during Dr.Canada's leadership. He was the most supportive of teachers and students and inspired them to reach their full potential. Hope that APS will be lucky enough to have superintendent of his caliber again. Rest in peace and thank you for your leadership. Mrs. Tavorn Strassburger, Vocational Supervisor(Ret.)

Mr. Canada was my principle !!at Sharples I will miss you !!!

So sad to hearf of the passing of Dr. Canada. He provided great insight and shared his wealth of knowledge in school leadership at every opportunity. He is sorely missed.

To the family of Mr. Canada.
My deepest sympathies go out to the family. Mr. Canada was a wonderful person and great educational leader. I had the opportunity to be under his leadership as a student of Sharples Jr. High and Franklin High School in Seattle. I have very fond memories as a member of the Girls Metro Title basketball teams. I remember him being at our away games when we went to the tournaments including state tournaments. He was there rooting us on to victory!! He was...

Ben,

I have been trying to reach you and only now have discovered that I can't talk with you.

I am so sorry I did not know of your passing.

I hold you in my heart always!

Pi

Thank you for making me the man that I am today. You do not know how many lives that you have changed and saved.

You will be missed Mr Canada. You were there for me at Sharples Jr High and Franklin Sr High schools in Seattle, Wa.

speaking as a former student of Sharples JHS and Franklin HS, Mr.Canada's leadership brought both schools through a time of transition to new hope and respect. YOU ARE THE BEST!! Your's in Christ.