Dr. Joseph T. Brennan

Just the other day I was thinking about Dr. Brennan and in my mind, I could see myself sitting at his desk and him sitting in his chair. I enjoyed my talks with him about education and other things. I also recalled some of his students. Jim was hired to head the reading program of a county school system in Maryland. Rita would become the head of the reading program and an administrator for the Canon-McMillan School District. Then there was another student, whose name I can´t recall, who...

I was just thinking about Dr Brennan the other day. He not only had a great effect on my life, but so many others. I asked Dr. Brennan if I could bring three of my football players that I coached to the Reading and Study Skills Course. He gladly agreed. Those three boys all went to colleges and had great careers. One went to the West Point, the other to the Air Force Academy and the third, my son attended Allegheny College, was Phi Beta Kappa, and got a full ride to his doctorate in...

Dr. Brennan who was my instructor, mentor and employer during my years in graduate and post graduate school. We had many discussions about education and life in general. I often think of him and our talks. Joe was a very wise man and a gentleman. I know he is with our Lord and is smiling down on us.

I was so sorry to hear of Doc's passing. I was one of his numerous education majors students. While getting my Masters and Reading Specialists Certification, I spent a great deal of time with Dr. Brennan. He asked me to take over his Summer Reading and Study Skills Program. I did the speed reading part. I also taught a few night classes for him. When Doc brought the INROADS program to Duquesne University, he asked me help with that program. I spent almost 20 years working for Dr....

My Condolences...

I attended Duquesne University as an undergraduate and graduate student. Dr. Brennan had a great deal of influence on me. I recall the deep love he had for his family. He was well respected for who he was and his intense desire to promote reading and exemplary reading instruction in the schools. Dr. Brennan touched so many lives.

Mary Ellen and Family,
I met Mr. Brennan when he came to Rebecca Residence. I worked with him each day. I found that he had an amazing sense of humor. It was a pleasure knowing him and meeting all of you. May God bless you.
Linda Connelly, CNA

Dear Mrs. Brennan,
I wanted to express to you my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. I was a student aide in the Graduate School of Education from 1986 through 1990. During my time there, I got to know many of the Education faculty, including your husband, and I have to say, Dr. Brennan was truly my favorite! I really enjoyed working with him and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know him. May God be a source of comfort to you and your family during this very difficult time.

It was truly an honor and pleasure to have worked with Dr. Brennan for almost thirty years in the Duquesne University Reading Clinic. He was a remarkable human being. He integrated the core values of excellence, service, integrity, diversity and compassion into his professional and personal life. He treated everyone he met with respect and dignity. I was blessed to have had such an exceptional role model in my life. Thanks Dr. B