Donald J. Bockler

I just found out Doc Bock passed as I was looking him up after seeing a Instagram reel about inspiring teachers. He was among my most memorable & influential teachers, for AP bio that prepared me to work on HIV research & the Human Genome Project, and for survival, that gave me such a sense of independence & accomplishment that I carry with me to this day. He provided experiences outside the traditional classroom and turned the world into a classroom that was limitless, and so helped me feel...

Mr. Bockler was my favorite teacher of all time! He not only taught me for three years about biology and environmental science, he also gave me profound advice on my personal life. His friendship with me and my family was very meaningful. I will miss him dearly. Marzina, I hope that you are hanging in there!

I have just learned of Don's passing with much dismay and sadness. He was the TA in several ecology courses at Harvard Extension and without his organization and readiness to support his students the classes would not have been as instructive. His enthusiasm for ecology and enabling people to appreciate the natural world was unquenchable and infectious. I will miss him.

Don Bockler what a great mentor to all who had him for a teacher....
My brother Joe and myself had him for survival, After we graduated from AHS we staffed with Don.
We really had some good laughs with Don and the crew on survival..
To Don Family and Friends I am very sorry for your lost. He was a great man.. Fondly Amy Gazza (Roper)

Good ol' Donnie B. A few fond memories: making fun of "KEGGAS", allowing us an AP class-designed tshirt, which I still wear and of course your geeky science sense of humor (of which I inherited). I would like to thank you for the strong science foundation that has supported me in my continued biological studies. One day I'll win that nobel prize you so rightly desired and deserved. You will be missed.

I knew Mr. Bockler as a great teacher both inside and outside the classroom. What this guest book has shown me is that he has been a great teacher to over 30 years of students. He will be missed, but could never possibly be forgotten.