Daniel J. Lynch

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Dan's family. I first knew Dan as my daughter's terrific 7th grade English teacher. Later, when we worked together as colleagues, I always knew that I could count on Dan for his honest reactions, his expertise, and his innate knowledge of what works well with kids. He really cared about his students and Cheltenham. I will always remember his smile, his integrity, and his vitality.

I was hired at Elkins Park shortly after Dan was. He was my friend for 33 years, and I am deeply saddened by his loss. His thousands of students loved him, as do I. We have truly lost a wonderful friend, someone who helped many, many people. I pray for him and for all of you in the family. We share your loss. God Bless.

Danny and I started teaching at almost the same point in time. He came to Elkins Park Junior High in November and I came in February of the 1970-71 school year. For many years our careers were intertwined teaching the same students. Danny was always positive and cheerful with an impish grin. He was willing to experiment with new ideas and new techniques to reach his students. A fine man and a fine teacher - he will be greatly missed.

I'm grateful for the chance to have known Dan, if not long or well. Based on everything I've heard about him and from our several conversations, I admire the man and the brightness of spirit and caring he brought to his colleagues and students. I am still just delving into all of the folders and materials I inherited when he retired from Cedarbrook. I will only think more specially of him as I review, use, learn from and honor his work and gifts.

Dan Lynch was many things to the Spector Family. He was a teacher; he was a mentor; and, most importantly, he was a friend. The entire Spector family loved and respected him. He will be missed.

Anne Spector...with very fond memories of being a part of the Cedarbrook Family

Dan was a "stand-up" guy. When asked, he gave you an honest opinion and sometimes even when not. When support was needed however, Dan would be there for you even if he didn't agree with you. What I will remember most about him was his committment, dedication and love of the students he taught. All teachers...no all people could stand to take a page out of the Dan Lynch book.

My sympathy to Dan's family. I have been a French/Spanish teacher at Cedarbrook for the last 18 years. Through all the educational and administrative changes Dan's vision was clear: Keep the students' best interest the #1 priority. Kids respected and loved him. When asked to write a description of a "famous" character in French or Spanish, several students throughout the years chose to immortalize their beloved Mr. Lynch.

I can't find the words to express how I feel about Dan leaving us. But there is a band that supplies for many of us, the soundtrack for our lives, and it is something we shared.

Brokedown Palace
Grateful Dead

Brokedown Palace
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Fare you well, my honey,
fare you well my only true one.
All the birds that were singing
are flown, except you alone.

Goin' to leave this brokedown palace,...

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the Lynch Family.I was a student of Mr.Lynch's years ago when he taught at EP.I was shocked to hear of his passing.He was a great teacher and made you feel at ease in his classroom.He will be sadly missed