James Gregory Zumwalt

Absolutely the best teacher I ever had. He showed that -- dark glasses on -- history has two sides.

Mr. Zumwalt was the best teacher or professor I ever had. I graduated in 1971. I took his African American Studies class and another class as well. He introduced me to James Baldwin's writings. He explained the early Women's Liberation Movement and he wrote a recommendation for my application to nursing school. My father was a History and Civics teacher down the road at El Cajon High and tho they were very different politically, my dad had so much respect for Jim. I am 65 years old and still...

I had Mr Zumwalt for Civcs during summer school to free class time up for my Senior year. I loved every minute of his classes! His recommendation letter on my behalf to West Point is one of the reasons I was accepted there. I think of him often.

I cannot remember a time when Vince and I did not find the Zumwalt Family heavily involved in our Grossmont District AFS program. Such great support that helped the program develop and grow for over 25 years. I hold them in my heart as true friends and confidants to help solve any problem that came along with the students and families that cared for them.
Now that Vince has passed(5/22/13)I will hope to see Gretli and tell her personally how much the Toth family cared for him

I probably hold an unofficial Granite Hills student record by taking three classes taught by Jim Zumwalt during my four years there. While the first class was a random assignment, the next two were by demand.

His Socratic teaching style was unique, refreshing, and thoroughly engaging. Most 1960's high school teachers found comfort in strict lesson plans and autocratic direction to stifle open discussion and debate. In contrast, Jim encouraged (demanded) that from his students. He...

I had Mr. Zumwalt for Civics class in 1981. I remember him as passionate and good at getting us to really think about issues. One of my strongest memories was of the film, "The Wave" that he showed us to help us understand how much easier it was for Germans to get sucked into Nazi propaganda than one would think. It was disturbing and powerful. I am grateful for all he gave to us his students. My prayers to his family

Mr. Zumwalt, I remember u since I moved in the house above ur house. I remember going over 2 ur house, when my sister Denise. Was friends with Barbara & Frannie.

Mr. Zumwalt was one of the best teachers I have had. His Civics class was so relevant and taught me so much about government ans about myself. My sincere sympathies.

My sincere condolences to the Zumwalt family. I met Mr.Zumwalt through the AFS exchange program. I was deeply impressed by his broad perspective on the world and his gentleness to Mrs. Zumwalt(It was a nice cultural shock for me).He inspiried me in many ways and showed me a perfect example of a good American citizen.Thank you for coming to the parties every time I returned to the U.S.

My husband Hideshi also sends his deepest sympathies to Jim and Ann and the whole Zumwalt family for...