Mr.Still

Mr. Still
In my 13 years as a student, I have yet to find a teacher who influenced me as much as Mr. Jeff C. Still did. His love for teaching was phenomenal, and his inspiration spread like a wildfire. Jeff’s smile was the only thing bigger than his heart. I only had the chance to know this incredible man for three months. However, in that shortwhile he taught me one of life’s greatest lessons; to live each day as if it were your last.
Mr. Still was my favorite teacher because to him teaching was an art. His enthusiasm for teaching, created enthusiasm to learn. He talked to me, not like a mentor, but like a friend. Mr. Still shared his love for his wife and children with his students, and often told us stories of his son. Unfortunately, Jeff did not have a chance to watch his sons grow.
It was like any other winter morning, the cold running right through my bones. I trudged through the thin layer of previously fallen snow, now yellow and dirty from impurities, and...