As teacher, Michael Milz was one of the best
The following letter to the editor of the Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice appeared July 13, 2008:
As teacher, Michael Milz was one of the best
“Patience, courage, self-sacrifice, self-discipline, and a sense of justice,” these are words used to describe George Washington in the history notes of Mr. Michael Milz. Little did I know when I first wrote those notes in my notebook that I would be reading them over a year and a half later. However it is all these words that come to mind when I think of what Mr. Milz has done leading the Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers. I believe it is fitting to make this connection because on a much smaller scale, Mr. Milz is waging a similar fight that the father of our nation did. The opponents in both cases held a “father knows best” attitude towards those who they controlled. Both believed that a show of force against the “rebels” would calm the storm. Both were wrong. Attacking our teachers by accusing them of being greedy individuals hasn’t worked, disregarding countless requests and pleas hasn’t worked, and “dismissing” the president of the union hasn’t worked. The fact is what the diocese has done is negatively affect the students and schools in the Diocese of Scranton.
I was a student of Mr. Milz my first two years of high school at Bishop Hoban. I was wholeheartedly looking forward to having him for Advanced Placement (AP) History this year. Unfortunately through his systematic “dismissal” from Holy Redeemer, that will not happen. I am writing to let the diocese know that their decision affects the students more than just losing a teacher. Mr. Milz is widely regarded among students to be one of, if not the best teachers around. His “dismissal” shows the students who the diocese really cares about. They don’t care that his students consistently scored exceptionally well on the AP History exam. They don’t care that his recommendations have assisted students in getting into some of the best colleges in the country. As his students we are indebted to him for the rest of our lives for his help.
It appears very unlikely that Mr. Milz will have a job again at Holy Redeemer. In saying this I would like to thank Mr. Milz on behalf of all his former students for his dedication to his job and dedication to his “kids.” We won’t forget the lessons he taught us, especially to stand up for what is right and what we believe in. I doubt that I will ever have a teacher like him again, but I will forever carry on the knowledge I gained from him.
Leann Ziobro
Hudson
As teacher, Michael Milz was one of the best
“Patience, courage, self-sacrifice, self-discipline, and a sense of justice,” these are words used to describe George Washington in the history notes of Mr. Michael Milz. Little did I know when I first wrote those notes in my notebook that I would be reading them over a year and a half later. However it is all these words that come to mind when I think of what Mr. Milz has done leading the Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers. I believe it is fitting to make this connection because on a much smaller scale, Mr. Milz is waging a similar fight that the father of our nation did. The opponents in both cases held a “father knows best” attitude towards those who they controlled. Both believed that a show of force against the “rebels” would calm the storm. Both were wrong. Attacking our teachers by accusing them of being greedy individuals hasn’t worked, disregarding countless requests and pleas hasn’t worked, and “dismissing” the president of the union hasn’t worked. The fact is what the diocese has done is negatively affect the students and schools in the Diocese of Scranton.
I was a student of Mr. Milz my first two years of high school at Bishop Hoban. I was wholeheartedly looking forward to having him for Advanced Placement (AP) History this year. Unfortunately through his systematic “dismissal” from Holy Redeemer, that will not happen. I am writing to let the diocese know that their decision affects the students more than just losing a teacher. Mr. Milz is widely regarded among students to be one of, if not the best teachers around. His “dismissal” shows the students who the diocese really cares about. They don’t care that his students consistently scored exceptionally well on the AP History exam. They don’t care that his recommendations have assisted students in getting into some of the best colleges in the country. As his students we are indebted to him for the rest of our lives for his help.
It appears very unlikely that Mr. Milz will have a job again at Holy Redeemer. In saying this I would like to thank Mr. Milz on behalf of all his former students for his dedication to his job and dedication to his “kids.” We won’t forget the lessons he taught us, especially to stand up for what is right and what we believe in. I doubt that I will ever have a teacher like him again, but I will forever carry on the knowledge I gained from him.
Leann Ziobro
Hudson
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