James H. Gerhold

Dear Mrs. Gerhold,

I was very sorry to hear that Mr. Gerhold had passed away. I had him for freshman Algebra at Clay, and it was one of my favorite classes due to his enthusiasm and personality. He truly had a gift for teaching.
Karly (Allen) Gibbs
Clay High Class of 1993

I am saddened to hear of Mr. Gerhold's passing. He was a shining star at Clay High & provided an excellent learning environment that was stimulating and interesting! His interactive approach made calculus my favorite subject! I also remembered one time he asked me not to sit on my desk before class and as I craned my neck up to see him, I knew I wouldn't do that again!

My deepest regards to his family and friends.

Class of 74

Dear Mrs. Gerhold,
I was very sad to hear of your husband's passing. He was truly an inspirational teacher and I always looked forward to his class. He was one of the very few teachers that made learning fun. My two years of math instruction from Mr. Gerhold provided a great basis for my career in geophysics.

Clay High Class of 1974.

Dear Mrs. Gerhold:

I can only echo what has already been written in this book - Mr. Gerhold was a wonderful teacher. I took his freshman Algebra and senior Calculus classes, and thank goodness, because if not for him I would have failed both. Mr. Gerhold knew how to approach each student as an individual; thinking back I am amazed by his ability to get through to each of us in exactly the way we could understand. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing, as I have often thought of...

Dear Suzanne,
I have often wished that my children could have a math teacher like Mr. Gerhold. I still can't figure out whether I was good in math, or just had the right teacher. I think the latter.
I will never forget Mr. Gerhold's smile. I am so happy that I have the memory of both of you at my wedding- more than 30 years ago!

Thanks to both of you for making a difference in my life. May you be comforted by the love of family and friends, and many fond memories. Love,...

Mr. Gerhold was one of those teachers you don't soon forget. His enthusiasm encouraged me to pursue teaching. My condolences are with his family.
Nicole Meewes (class of 2004)

I really liked Mr. Gerhold; he was an excellent teacher and a decent man and I learned a lot from him. Reading these other guest book entries, I know I am one of hundreds of lives he touched. My deepest condolences.

I failed Algebra I at a very prestigious prep. school in Boston, taught by a 'leader' in the field. I took the class with Jim upon my return to Clay and received an A. Jim made something easy that was difficult because he was truly a great teacher. Math had become a burden but he made it understandable and enjoyable because of his methods. On top of that, Jim was a wonderful person with an infectious smile and a warm sense of humor. My heart and sympathy to his wife, Suzanne, and family.

Dear family,

Sorry to read of your loss. From the condolences posted here Jim has left the country a great legacy in his dedication to teaching mathematics. His former student's rememberances reflect his genuine caring and excellence as a teacher. Sincerely,

Michael S. Humnicky
SB CHS 1965