James K. Fay

This Fall I will be starting my 50th year teaching in Dist.#59 as a second grade teacher. I have been lucky to find my passion and I am most thankful that I worked WITH Jim Fay and not FOR! He, was compassionate, understanding, knowledgeable, helpful and most of all full of "wisdom"! I learned a lot from him about being a teacher in Public Education and still look up to him as the Best Superintendent Ever! Jim, may you continue to rest in peace and know that you inspired me! Thank You!

I will long remember Jim as a dear friend and college. I was not aware he had passed until now. Blessings to the family. [email protected]

Working in District 59 with Jim Fay was an amazing experience for me. One of the things I liked most about Jim was his positive attitude about staff. For example if you passed him in the hall, he would pause and say Hows by you? He never missed a beat.

When I was working on my doctorate, one of my assignments was to interview an administrator. He gladly agreed.

One of my favorite memories was lunch on Fridays. A group of us would go out to lunch with Jim and talk...

Dear Joanne,
We just learned with sadness of Jim's passing. Good memories dating way back to Monitor Tap days and regrettably too few since then. Our love and sympathy to you and your family.
Loretta and Jerry Cavanagh

HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN, AND RAISED A FAMILY TO BE PROUD OF. JOANN, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND ALL OF THE FAMILY.

Jim Fay was one of the BEST superintendents I've ever worked WITH! I have been teaching in Dist. #59 for 46 years and I am presently at Robert Frost School. I have wonderful memories of Jim always listening to the teachers' perspective and ideas and respecting our opinions! I always felt that I could go to him when I needed help or ideas. He was a wonderful listener and really cared! That's why I say I worked WITH him! Many times teachers feel that they are working FOR someone! But with...

Tom,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your family. I trust that your families faith will provide strength during this time.

Tom,
My deepest condolences to your family
May God bless you and continue to watch over your family during this difficult time.

Tom,

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family members.

Marc Bear