John Joseph "Joe" WHELAN

Mr. Whelan came across my mind once before. I just had to look him up...its sadden me that Mr. Whelan passed away. I attend Chambers Elementary School and he really looked out for me. Rest & Peace, Mr. Whelan, you are truly missed.

Still miss your sunny disposition!! A lot more have joined you since I last wrote. Please send us energy and peace, dear Joe. Jack and Meg McGarry

Mr. Whelan was an exemplary educator and I am glad our paths crossed. He was my principal at Chambers Elementary and we stayed in touch after I moved to Euclid. He was always accessible and he’s one of the reasons I became an educator. He care about people and he made sure we had the best experiences. God Bless Him!

This has come as a shock to me. Mr. Whelan came across my mind today and I decided to look him up on Facebook. Then I learned of his passing. He was a great principal at Chambers Elementary. I always enjoyed him coming to our classroom very excited and smiling and just very loving. I have been in the education system now for 20 years and I have never seen a principal that can compare to his dedication to education into the students in the building. He will be greatly missed.

One of the greatest educators to ever touch my life he taught me the gift of caring at a young age through his thoughtful acts of caring for people. He showed us that color had know baring for caring and help for one another I appreciate the life long lessons he displayed of a caring life of others Chambers elementary school will always be legendary because of John joseph whalen the best to ever do it. Forever Thankful Michael B. Tucker chambers class of 1978

Professor Whelan defined what it means to be an enthusiastic, passionate, and driven educator. I was fortunate enough to have him at John Carroll University; I would have loved to work for him in the professional setting. His spirit and influence continues on in the lives of the educators he inspired and the students that are, in turn, inspired.

Joe was a remarkable man who despite his age as years passed maintained a level of enthusiasm, love of life, interest in others, deep passion about his pursuits, willingness to reach out and help, accomplish multiple accolades. Now even in his death he continues to serve as a shining light of how to live life to its fullest. Life well done Joe!!!

I just received my latest edition of the John Carroll Magazine and read about Professor Whelan's passing. He inspired me and believed I could become a successful educator. I have been teaching high school for 16 years and owe a great deal to his vision. My deepest condolences to his family.

Jenny (JCU 1999)

Just wanted to send my condolences to the family of Joe Whelan. He was my educational adviser when I attended JCU. He definitely change many people's lives; including mine and will surely be missed.