John Patrick Reddington PhD.

This Christmas may John´s family and friends remember his blessed presence in their lives, during His life.

I took every English literature class from Dr. Reddington that I could. So did my husband. He was the best. I've already shared about him here I think. But you can never say too much good about Dr. John Reddington.

Dr. Reddington changed my life in so many ways - hard to list them all here. As a miserable teenager that had come to Newark high school from Westminster, desperate to hide a funny accent and a completely awkward demeanour, Dr Reddington was a confidant, a teacher of life lessons, and the person who inspired a lifetime love of literature, art, and Latin. God bless him!

Rest in peace, Dr. Reddington.

In honor and memory of Doc, and as evidence of how loved and appreciated he was by his many Newark High School students, sharing a few pages of the 35-page "Doc: Voice of Truth - the full unabridged volume of verbal wisdom from the '20th Century Plato'." Created in 1993 by members of the NHS classes of '92 and '93 and chock full of hundreds of quotable Doc quotes, it was a labor of love for a teacher dear. Reading through the quotes now brings back so many fond--and smile-inducing--memories...

Dr Reddington was the first person I ever saw in a seatbelt. He drove a Volkswagen, I forget the color. He was a WONDERFUL teacher, my husband and I took his classes at UD as often as we were able. God bless you and keep you, Dr. Reddington.

I just recently heard of John`s passing. I am crushed. John was my counselor for several years at a summer camp (SWAGO). During those impressionable years from age 14 to 16, John was my "teacher". The advice and guidance he gave me on human behavior, humility, respect and integrity have stood me well throughout my life (age 77) Reading some of the memories of his students, I only wish that I had had the opportunity for John to be my teacher in high school. I am so happy he had a life...