William C. "Bill" Freitag

Mr Freitag was a wonderful person who helped me with my speech. When I was young in the 70s he was my speech teacher at whiteford elementary. He helped me with my Rs . One day my parents came to school to have a meeting with Mr Freitag to show how I was doing better. He asked me to say Rabbit and I started saying RRRR AND OUT CAME RRRR BUNNY instead . My parent and I always laugh because it was so funny. On a serious note Mr Freitag will always be remembered. He was kind, patient....

I was very fortunate to work with Bill from 1992 up until his retirement in 1998. I was a graduate student at the University of Toledo. I was going back to school to get my certification in special education after teaching 4 years in a regular classroom outside of Sylvania. Bill was looking for a grad student in special education to work as an intern as he began to implement inclusion of children with special needs into their home schools and regular classrooms. I worked as an intern for 2...

As the principal of Maplewood Elementary School. Bill and I worked with many students. His professionalism was always evident. Always a positive attitude, always looking at the best for the children. My job was enhanced by working with him. May he rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing. Bob Berkowitz

Mr. Freitag was such a kind man! He was my speech therapist for two years(1972-74) and really helped me with my self esteem, as well. I felt my first grade teacher thought I was a burden and the kids made fun of me. He turned it around also helped me with undiagnosed adhd and dyslexia. Without his hints on writing and assistance with an organizational system, I would have never made it through school, college, or a career. I still use some of the tools he gave me today. He checked in on me as...

Having been a colleague of Bill´s for two years, I will always remember his dedication to the field of education., as well as his sense of humor. May he rest in peace with a perpetual smile on his face!

He was one of a kind. I worked with him at Sylvania schools. He was kind,understanding and a great educator. Special Ed was very close to my heart . Rip in peace my friend.

RIP Bill! You were a wonderful colleague and I so enjoyed and respected you.

Bill was so kind when he welcomed me as a speech therapist for Sylvania Schools. Such a wonderful man!