Edward A. White

Mr. White was my San Jose High English teacher, class of '69. He inspired me with his knowledge, ability to communicate and the richness of his humor. He was kind. I recall that his biggest issue was, "why can't makers of socks create high socks that don't fall down to your ankles?" LOL Mr. White inspired me to be an English Major at UC Davis. I will be forever thankful for him.

"Mr. White" was a clever and inspirational teacher. My favorite teacher ever. I'll always remember him.

March 19,2012
I am one of those students who would sit in class and just listen to the responses/ideas of students and not have the courage to voice my agreement or disagreement with statements made....but I could write and let my reader, yes Mr. White, know my thoughts and feelings...I remember him encouraging me to find my voice and let people know what I thought. He was right. I think of him often and thank him for his push to speak my mind...I think this is what I give my students...

Ed White was an amazing teacher. He was part of an incredible and inspirational group of English teachers at San Jose High School in the 1960's, and he inspired me to major in English when I left as part of the class of 1969. His commitment and quick wit will be sorely missed...

I was truly heartbroken when I heard of his death today. Mr. White was my whole world when I was in High School. I never met anyone as thoughtful and truly honest about who he was and about the world around him. He taught literature at San Jose High but he taught me about life more then anything. I spent countless hours talking with him after school and during school about what we read in class and about what I was experiencing in my life. He always had an open ear and heart. He...

Mr. White was one of the best teachers I've had. He was passionate about literature and inspired it in others. He would go to great lengths to help his students. It was an honor to have him as a teacher and he will be sorely missed.

Mr White was my English teacher at SJHS back in the 70's. In addition, he was our neighbor when we lived on South 16th Street. I remember his teaching because my Mom had been an English teacher, and my step-dad was a news writer. My parents saw to it that I received my lessons at every meal. Mr White's classes served to reinforce what was being drilled into me at home.

I could spend days organizing my thoughts and praise for this Teacher. I think it boils down to this: he did an exceedingly good job in challenging my intellectual hold on literature and life (l&l), while supporting my critique of and approach to both. I loved how he would show us the inherent ironies of l&l with humor and the implicit challenge to make sense of them. Here's to Ed White!!!!