Johnnie Eng

I was privliged to attend several AP conferences with Johnnie as my leader and he was also the guest speaker at a workshop on vertical teaming in Richardson. His life touched many people and he will be remembered. Gracias por todo que el hizo y dijo en su vida! Gracias por los recuerdos.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I was privileged to meet Johnnie at the week-long SMU AP workshop the summer of 2006. We compared notes during our lunch break about having lived in Laredo,TX,and it was delightful to converse with him. He was a "gentle"man with so much to share with all who were fortunate enough to meet him. I attended an AP Lit workshop in Richardson, TX, in late November conducted by your colleague and friend, Karen Katz. I asked her to give you my regards as she mentioned that you were to meet the next day. I hope that she remembered to tell you. I felt a special connection with you,Johnnie, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have met you. Vaya con Dios querido amigo.

I met Johnnie Eng in the summer of 2003, when he was the AP Spanish Language workshop lecturer at Saint Mary's Hall. Very interesting... he became an angel this academic year, as I started teaching at the same academic institution. It feels as if Johnnie will always be amongst us. What I really learned from him was the value of sharing. I have attended many workshops and participated in various conferences, but his were always about sharing creative ideas and learning from each other. He created the "traffic light lesson" to teach various subjunctive expressions. Gracias Johnnie for all the professional recommendations with the College Board on my behalf. Rest in peace y que Dios te bendiga.
Quizás, tal vez, puede ser, no lo sé, pero posiblemente Johnnie les diría lo siguiente a todo aquel quien quisiese aprender nuestro idioma:

Jamás te des por vencido
Olvídate que no puedes hacerlo
Haz un intento más
No dejes de hablarlo en todo lugar
No olvidarás inglés, te lo prometo
Inténtalo otra vez, no te rindas
Échale muchas ganas...al español.

sylviane Townsel

Conocí a Johnnie en Trinity University cuando acompañé a mi esposa Alfa en dos oportunidades que fue a corregir exámenes AP, nos recibió personalmente con la mayor cordialidad y nos hizo sentir como en nuestra propia casa.
Fue un ser excepcional, de los que raramente encontramos en la vida.
Todo altruismo y simpatía y profunda preocupación por el amigo.
Nos causa gran pesar su partida, porque su persona iluminaba todos los lugares donde él estaba presente, renovando la creencia en la bondad del ser humano.
Dr. Carlos Stanley (esposo de Alfa)

This is a sad day because I have to said Adios to a great colleague, mentor and friend. We were "certified" as Consultants for the College Board AP Program the same day and presented together in many Conferences and Summer Institutes. After he retired when any of my participants asked me if I knew Johnnie I would say that he was my "AP brother" because we had seen each other and visit so many times when we presented at the same conference; but I also said that he was the brother all wished we would have because of his personal qualities. We will always remember and miss you, Johnnie! My condolences to his family and friends and everybody who loved him.

God needed another angel for this Christmas and we lost a very special friend. Johnnie, please teach the angels Spanish in your personal style that added so much to the lives of all your students. Thank you for allowing me to share such short AP times with you, but your impact will be forever on all of us. Use those angel's wings to see the world from a higher perspective.
Hasta luego; nos veremos. Que descanses en paz, Amigo.

Thank you Johnny for being a great mentor and friend. You will be missed.

Johnnie, I was blessed to have had you as my mentor and friend. Thank you so much for your kindness, your patience, for your teachings and inspiration. I am forever grateful. Your early departure is a great loss for so many. You will always be in my heart. May God Bless you!
Duerme en paz mi amigo y maestro. Sólo un "hasta luego", hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar.

My wife and I came to know Johnnie through AATSP. As an alumnus of Alamo Heights HS, I was very, very pleased that he contributed his admirable talents to teaching and guiding so many students. Farewell, Johnnie.

Those of us who knew Johnnie Eng are indeed fortunate, and his loss is keenly felt. He leaves a strong legacy of his intellectual children and grandchildren who are better for having known him and studied under him. At the AP Readings in San Antonio, he welcomed us as if he were the host to each and every one of us. We will miss him.

Johnnie was an excellent mentor to new teachers, and an outstanding Spanish teacher. He will be missed.

A great person , a greatt teacher Every time I saw him I learned something new, I will miss him

Johnnie's influence will be felt for many years to come. His love of teaching and compassion for others made him a greatly admired teacher, colleague, and friend. To know Johnnie was to love him. God Speed, dear friend.

I met this great person years ago in Laredo texas. What an extraordinary humam being and one who will be missed by the entire community.

You have gone to a better place. God bless.

During the summer of '06, I was fortunate to attend the AP Spanish Language workshop for high school teachers held in San Antonio. Johnnie was the instructor for the workshop, and he served as such a positive and informative mentor to all of us for the week. He encouraged us to network with each other, and was a wealth of information on preparing students for the AP Exam.

He related to the class not only as an instructor, but on a personal level, sharing his teaching experience and viewpoints with us during the week.

I offer my sincere sympathy to his family and friends.

Barbara Dunn
LaGrange Park, Illinois

I remember Johnnie always smiling, always kind. He touched many lives (including mine). He will be missed.
Alicia

Dear Johnnie: How we will miss you. You were a dear friend and supporter. I am sorry that our times together were always too short. Que descanses en paz.

Johnnie was such a beautiful person. Whenever you talked with him, the conversation was all about you---never about him. A true gentleman who will be missed by many!

I'm very sorry to hear of Johnnie's loss. I had always heard of this legend and finally met him at a workshop at St. Mary's this summer, and was struck by the patience, humility, hard work, and kindness of this extraordinary man.

Johnnie brilliantly introduced me to the world of AP Spanish years ago. He was a wonderful mentor and friend and will be missed. Condolences to the family, Kathy Gilbert, Wichita Falls ISD

Johnnie Eng was an exceptional friend, teacher, and role model. We will miss him. Our deepest sympathies to his family and all those who loved him.

Dear Johnnie,

We will remember you in our hearts, and your spirit will remain with us. Descansa en paz!
Jose Ortega, San Antonio, TX.

We have lost one of our greatest teachers and friends, whose legacy will live forever. "Descansa en paz, Johnnie".

Johnnie Eng was not only my mentor but a great friend. I will always be in debt to him for teaching me how to understand, mold, and work with the teenage mind. I will forever remember Johnnie and will miss him dearly.

Muchísimas gracias Johnnie por haberme hecho la maestra que ahora soy. ¡Nunca te olvidaré! Y sé que ahora estás en el cielo enseñando español a todos los que quieran aprenderlo.

We at the Parks family are saddened by the passing away of such a wonderful man. Johnnie will be missed and now entry into the House not Made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens will be his final resting place. God Bless the Family and may Jesus comfort and guide you during this time of need.

Johnny, we are going to miss you. From Jr. High to High School as the MHS Class of '61 matured, you were always there. When I took over the APSI at TAMIU, you were the one consultant I knew. You came through for us. Have some great memories you.

I had the honor and pleasure of working with Johnnie during the 1989 NEH-UVA Institute "Spanish Literature in Performance" in Charlottesville. He was Sancho in our rock opera of "Don Quijote" and our voice of calm and reason in a high-pressure atmosphere. You live forever, Johnnie, both in our video and in our hearts.

Johnny was a very active and easy going person. He was with me in High School and admired him for his enthusiasm and energetic mood. May he rest in peace. My condolence to the family

All of us at AHHS were so lucky to know this kind, patient and caring man. Mr. Eng took special care of us and had so much fun along the way. He will be missed.

Johnnie was my classmate at Martin High School in Laredo, Texas. He was a wonderful human being, always smiling, friendly, and very optimistic. He was planning to come to our next class reunion. We shall honor his memory. Rest in Peace.

I am very saddened by Johnnie's passing. He was a great friend and teacher. I called him my "padrino" because I trained with him to be an AP Spanish Consultant. He was my mentor in the AP Spanish program. I will always be grateful to him for all his advice and encouragement. I will miss you Johnnie. Descansa en paz amigo. Siempre te recordaremos con mucho carino, respeto y admiracion.

Johnnie's expertise and shared commitment were the key to so many successful AP Spanish Programs. We appreciated and respected him so much. With deepest sympathy to the
family.

Johnny,

No solo nos ensenaste a ser buenos profesores sino que inculcaste este amor al projimo. Gracias por todo.

I remember Mr. Eng for his gentle nature and his ability to see the very best in every student. He was a fantastic teacher and a wonderful man.

Every moment with Johnnie was truly special because his warmth and caring radiated throughout, making everyone around him feel special. I shall miss this dear and brilliant gentleman who led, inspired and most importantly gave so much of himself to all.

Johnnie was my first AP table leader at the San Antonio readings. He welcomed me and taught me so much. I am truly saddened at his passing, but will remember his wonderful humor, his true professionalism, and his kindness to all.

Johnnie was my friend at Martin High School and when I read that he had died I started thinking of all the good times Johnnie and his classmates shared. He will be missed. My prayers to his family.

Amelia

I met Johnnie at Clemson University during my first AP Spanish Reading Session. He was friendly, cordial and demostrated a great love for teaching. We will miss him

Tuve el placer de conocer a Johnnie Eng cuando vino a Buenos Aires a dar un curso de AP.
Desde ese momento sentí que era una persona muy especial, de una cordialidad, sabiduría, bondad y don de gentes de calidad extraordinaria.
Lo extrañaremos y recordaremos siempre.
Alfa Segovia de Stanley

Johnnie Eng was truly one of the greatest teachers that I have ever met. His kind and infectous smile will always be remembered as he shared the pearls of wisdom that he had to impart with us. He has left a great legacy here on earth as he passed through as a pilgrim on his way to a brighter journey. This legacy is each a every person whose life Johnnie had touched.¡ Espero que descanse con los angelitos mi apreciado amigo! Mis sinceros pésames a la familia de Johnnie.

On behalf of my children who were students of Mr. Eng, I thank him for his quality of teaching and his love and care for his students. I am glad he was there for them. Barbara Quirk

How sad to hear that such a sweet and well loved man is no longer with us. Johnnie was a good friend and an awesome teacher.
God bless his family whom he loved and cared for with all his heart.
We will miss you mi amigo.
Benita Flores(aka Casarez)

Johnnie was a good friend, an inspirational person and a great educator. He was kind, friendly and warm to all of us and I am sure that he is in the presence of the Lord.
Johnnie, vamos a extrañar mucho tu presencia, tu amistad, tu amable personalidad y tu gran ejemplo como educador. Dios te tenga en la Gloria.

Johnnie,
We're so glad we got to spend more time with you recently.We both miss you so much. You were a wonderful person, teacher and friend to us. Our colleagues from West Virginia had just met you... but we are certain that they too will never forget your kindness, your humor, and your wonderful spirit.

David and Terri

A true teacher who modeled human behavior at it’s best! A true friend that always gave and stayed in touch! You’ll be missed. I miss you.

Along with so much, we will miss Johnnie's eternal smile and kindess.

Our condolences to Johnny's family. He was an excellent teacher and a good friend.
Gloria and Rudy Munguia

What a sad day this is to know that you are gone from this world. Taking a week-long AP seminar from you was always an inspiring event. Your willingness to share your vast experience and knowledge was truly generous. We teachers have lost an incredible voice and gentle man, and I pray that your family finds comfort in the fact that you are indeed with God now.

I am delighted that Texas Foreign Language Association Board and Members had the opportunity to invite Johnnie to our TFLA Awards Luncheon this past month to recognize and to say goodbye to a very dear friend and wonderful educator.
Personally, Johnnie has had a profound influence on my personal and professional life. I have worked with him on the College Board institutes and conferences, AP Reading, TFLA, and our pre-AP textbook. Every minute of working with and knowing Johnnie was an absolute delight and learning experience -- I always had total faith in his incredible expertise and friendship. We have been down many good roads together, for that I am grateful. In the past few months, Johnnie has had the courage to walk the valleys and peaks always moving forward!
"Johnnie, amigo, descansa en paz, tus amigos te recordarán siempre".(Rita Goldberg, AP Spanish Past Chief Reader)

Johnnie was one of the kindest, most patient people I've known, with a wonderful sense of humor. He was a temendous inspiration to me as a teacher. He made a great contribution to the world through his students and the teachers he helped so much.

Johnnie was a teacher, mentor and friend to so many of us. I wish my condolences to his beloved family, as well as to his extended family of students, colleagues, friends and admirers. Johnnie, we will miss you so much, and will always remember you for the love you gave us.

This is a sad day for the entire Alamo Heights School District family. Mr. Eng was a great teacher, educator and role model. In his own soft-spoken way, he was a giant whose legacy will have impact for generations to come. Johnnie Eng made a big difference and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. - Allan Smith

I will remember Johnny for his gracious hospitality when hosting the Spanish AP Readers at Trinity. He was San Antonio's best Ambassador. We "discovered" wonderful museums, restaurants and shops, and fell in love with San Antonio. Gracias Johnny! May you rest in peace in the loving arms of God. To his family, may God give you peace and comfort in this difficult time of your great loss.

We were so very blessed to have Johnnie such an important part of our 'family'. We will miss him so very much...he will always be in our hearts...and we will always remember his big, warm smile!! God Bless you.

Mr. Eng and the Key Club were a big part of my time at Alamo Heights H.S. I have great memories of him and his endless patience. How he put up with all of us, I'll never know!

I am truly saddend to hear of his passing.

I will miss Johnnie so much! He had a great influence on my teaching career. I will always fondly remember his enthusiam in teaching both students and teachers. He was an incredible person, and has left a legacy of learning and inspiration. We love you, Johnnie!