Note from a former student

29 May 2009

My wonderful Dean at the University of Idaho, Kenton Bird, once told me that he could still see the effects of my short time there even years after I was gone.  I taught at the University of Idaho for one full year (Fall, Spring and two summer sessions) in 2004/2005.  I received this email from a student there today, over four years later…

I am starting law school because of your class. You opened my eyes so much to the world …  I wanted a chance to thank you again for being a great teacher. I took 2 years off from school because we had an amazing baby boy, but I am now ready… I am a former marine and I am not scared of this challenge, but you made me BELIEVE in Justice. Thanks again, Chris

I miss teaching.  I miss making this kind of difference.  We make a difference in one of the courses we lead for a client corp., but we don’t have the time and ongoing connection to make a lasting change… I’m so happy to continue to receive this kind of note.

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