Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Michael D. "Mike" Robbins, 75, died in his sleep at home in Pittsburgh Monday, March 6, 2017. A graduate of St. Vincent College (BA 1963) and CMU (MA 1968), he was an innovative and motivating teacher for 50 years, first at Scottdale/Southmoreland High School, where he taught English and directed...
Read MoreI just read this. It hurts he is gone. He helped me more than words I can ever express. His emphasis on critical thinking is/was key. RIP kind Sir
Eiska Redhawk
June 23, 2021 | Friend
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Carole, Ben, Jooke I know I am terribly late here, but of course I had no idea. Please accept my belated condolences. Its a lot to process for me today. What a wonderful and special person Michael was to so many. I really have no words...but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beverly Mitzel
July 05, 2018 | Huntersville, NC
Remember Mike from the 70's when he was the advisor for the student newspaper and I was in student government. Took one of his classes he was a great teacher
Dave Robinson
June 14, 2018 | Anchorage, AK
As a German exchange student at Southmoreland High School, I was happy and grateful to have had such a dedicated and entertaining teacher as "Mike". He helped me to learn English quickly and, I hope, profoundly. This enabled me to make a international career in science (psychology). Many thanks, Mike! All the best for Carol and your children. George.
Dr. Dr. Georg Lind
June 08, 2017 | Konstanz, Germany
Mike Robbins was my favorite teacher at Southmoreland HS, circa 1968. He was supportive and complimentary, a brilliant mind. Fifty years of giving all of yourself to your profession, what a wonderful legacy.
Leon DePalma
May 01, 2017 | Lincoln, NH
Carole and family,
Janice informed me she had a call from Carole McCracken today to tell of Mike's death. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I know how hard it is for you to lose your husband and your children their father.
Carol Barclay
April 28, 2017 | Wilmington, NC
Mike was one of the most influential people in my life.
A lovely man, beautiful thinker, always caring.
It was always lovely to see you at Idlewild Park when we cold be there as well.
Blessings to you, remembering you in love.
John Wingert
John Wingert
April 24, 2017 | Melbourne
Mike was a great teacher, creative thinker, and friend. His smile, stories, and determination made CCAC an innovative community. The world will miss his insight and humor.
Margaret Shaughnessy
English Department
CCAC Boyce Campus
April 22, 2017
Mike Robbins hired me as an adjunct many years ago, and several months later, offered me my first genuine job opportunity---a full time temporary position in the English Department of CCAC, Allegheny Campus. Thanks to his encouragement and support, I was hired four years later, full time. I would not be who and where I am today---a tenured faculty member---without Mike Robbins.
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to his wife, Carol, his children, Ben and Julie, and to all family...
April 21, 2017