Dennis Carroll

Dennis changed my life. He was my mentor teacher at Woodstock Union High School. A kind and brilliant teacher. I went on to teach at NMH and Friends Schools in Philadelphia, and eventually I became a university professor, all thanks to Dennis, his guidance, and his care. I think of him often and always with gratitude.

For some reason I have been thinking about Mr. Carroll all week. I did not know if he was ill before he passed away last year, but now that I am in my 50's, as a former student, I remember his contagious smile, his empathy for others, and specifically one time when I saw him picking up trash off the ground in the cafeteria when no one was looking. He caught me staring at him, and all I could recall was an impression like "leaders pick up the trash," and that stuck with me through my entire...

High school buddies, tennis, bowling, vacationing (esp. Puerto Rico in 1965) buddies. Then lost contact for over 40 years. While visiting relatives on long Island, read article of Dennis' retirement from Woodmere. Reconnected and the time gap evaporated. E-mails, calls every 2 weeks like clockwork. Dennis, a buddy forever! Rest in peace.

I am so sad to learn of Mr. Carroll's passing and my deepest sympathies go out to Mrs. Carroll and Matthew. I had the extreme fortune to have had both of them as English teachers and drama coaches at WUHS in 1978-1981 and they both had a tremendous impact on me. Mr. Carroll's Shakespeare class was one of my favorites. Mrs. Carroll encouraged me to overcome my shyness and join the drama department; first as Student director helping behind the scenes and later acting in lead roles. There...

I was lucky to have the privilege of both Dennis and Carol as teachers at Woodstock Union high school. They were both wonderful people and I remember them fondly . My heart is with Carol and their son, Matt.

Mr Carroll was my favorite teacher at Woodstock. I always tried to make sure every year that I took his English classes. Class of 1980

Mr. Carroll made a huge impression on me in the many English classes I had with him, 1976 through 1979. He was also my homeroom teacher one year. His instruction has remained with me these past 40+ years. I mourn his passing with much sadness. -Allison Jillson Wade

Dennis and Carol Carroll were legend at Woodstock Union High School in those early days when a bunch of us idealistic educators were determined to create superb learning o[ppotunities for the students in our community. They lived up on Border Lane as I remember and their house was z such a welcome place for some of us on the faculty to gather and enjoy the special time and place that was Woodstock in the 70´s. Both truly excellent teachers, together they were mighty indeed: smart, funny,...

Mr. and Mrs. Carroll were 2 of my favorite teachers in high school. i feel like i actually learned how to write from them. i spent a summer being tutored by them and it became invaluable in my life. my favorite part about Mr. Carroll was his sense of humor. He appreciated a good laugh and showed a human side to his teaching. i have tried to don the same in my own teaching as a PE teacher for the last 36 years. Cheers Mr. Carroll (and Mrs.) you have had a great impact on me as a high...