Robert Gardner

Mr. Gardner was my AP US History teacher in 2009 and my US government teacher in 2010, right before I graduated high school. Teachers see so many students, but every student has at least one teacher (maybe more, if they´re lucky) who stands out for them as being the teacher who shaped them. Mr. Gardner was one of those teachers for me. He is the reason I went on to study law. He had an incredible personality and a way to make and keep students so engaged-I remember him enthusiastically...

Please accept my deepest condolences. Mr. Gardner was my high school history teacher 95 - 97. He was passionate about not only teaching but also his students. If I was absent from his class he would personally call me from his desk right after the tardy bell rang. He didn´t give up on me. He´s the reason I graduated. Mr. Gardner taught me critical thinking skills, how to use history to not make the mistakes of the past and fight for social justice. I wish he were here today. He was a...

Rob, The stories, right? School, roomies, dinners - always a delight with Lori's guac - world series games, you were always there for me and I you. Out of doors? We took many trips together from rivers (Cataract is contemplative, no?) to mountain tops and all the desert canyons between. Not a better Big Brother could one have. Thank you for teaching me Kappa Sigma. From my very first day on campus we've been brothers. We'll always be brothers. A thru B

Matt and Katie, As you know, you had remarkable parents. I love to picture them reunited. Without question, "Mr. Gardner" was one of the very finest teachers our kids had. He demonstrated that a first rate education could be had at a public school. May you be blessed with many happy memories. Lisa and John Adams

I worked with Rob at Hunter High School. He was a joy to work with as he was a very creative teacher and willing to push boundaries to try new methods and expand curriculum. Besides that he was s great guy and fun to be around. I always enjoyed his smile and his laugh. He made a difference at Hunter High and in my life. Thanks Rob.

Thank you Rob for your friendship and example as a fellow teacher at Highland. Be at peace.