Daryl G. Baerwald

Mr Baerwald was my beloved 5th grade teacher and he profoundly changed my life for the better. He brought out the best in me and others and had an amazing way of teaching that had a lasting impact like the love of reading the classics, poetry and all genres, role playing adult careers with the correct age and educational level that had us really consider what we wanted to do. But with me, he went above and beyond. I was going through a traumatic year in my life. My brother and father were...

Mr Baerwald was a magnificent human. He was empathetic, understanding and direct. Just a beautiful human who gave me so much positive reinforcement. Loved you Mr B.

Mr. Bearwald was my 5th grade teacher. I wouldn't have become the writer I am today without his encouragement. As a kid with cerebral palsy who grew up with the chance to get a full education, I am so grateful that Mr. Bearwald was a part of it. I remember one day at recess when I told him how much I liked to write. "You're good at it," he said. "Thanks," I said. "Do you know how to use the semi-colon?" he asked. "I do! I just learned that one!" I said excitedly. "If you can use the...

He was my fourth/fifth grade teacher and I had such a crush on him as a little girl! Fantastic, kind teacher.

I loved working with Daryl because he had this clam relaxing way that he handled everything in life. He was so dedicated to his students that he taught. He loved every child that passed through his classrooms and expected the best out of all of his kids. He had a great sense of humor and was always willing to help a fellow teacher. He also loved his wife and kids with all of his heart. I heard many a story about all of them and they were always told with love. I am sure he has...

Mr. Baerwald was my 4th grade teacher in the early 70's. He was a wonderful, dynamic teacher and I had a bit of a crush on him.

As a student at Shorewood High School, I returned to Highland Terrace Elementary and volunteered in his classroom.

In the late 80's, I was honored to become one of Daryl's teaching colleagues at Briarcrest. I taught 3rd grade just down the hall from his 5th grade classroom. He used to tease me about my messy desk. I can still hear his laugh....

One of the very best teacher's I had at Briarcrest.
Ranee` Gigrich

I enjoyed working with Daryl at Briarcrest. He was a great teacher, colleague, and a fine individual.

I will never forget the night I couldn't get my car out of the school driveway because of a snowstorm and Daryl took both me and another teacher all the way home in his little truck!

Such a nice man. Heaven must be happy to be welcoming him!