Heather Haworth: 1970-2008
This morning I learned with the utmost sadness that one of my favorite high school teachers, Heather Haworth, died yesterday due to complications of cystic fibrosis. Ms. Haworth was an exemplary teacher whose cheerfulness and encouragement made learning fun. She taught my ninth grade advanced science course, and she later also taught math in addition to science.
It was in her class that I first began to appreciate how serious the climate crisis was. Ms. Haworth devoted a special unit to explaining global warming and the greenhouse effect that was truly eye-opening. It was like watching An Inconvenient Truth four years in advance. I remember thinking, Why aren't we doing something about this problem? Why isn't this a bigger deal?
Ms. Haworth had a fondness for fun projects; two that I remember our class doing were hot air balloons and bottle rockets. We did the hot air ballons in the autumn and the bottle rockets in the spring. We built them during classtime and then later launched them out on the football field.
She also loved demonstrations - or as they were called in class, demos. One that my class especially enjoyed was the non-burning dollar bill.
Ms. Haworth had a gift for connecting with young people. She was an amazing person and I'm sad that I won't be able to have another conversation with her.
Redmond Junior High Principal Prato Barone' said of Ms. Haworth in his letter to parents and guardians today:
NPI extends its deepest condolences to Heather's family and many, many other friends. This is a great loss for Redmond Junior High and for the community. Fortunately, as Principal Barone' said, Ms. Haworth's legacy will live on.
It was in her class that I first began to appreciate how serious the climate crisis was. Ms. Haworth devoted a special unit to explaining global warming and the greenhouse effect that was truly eye-opening. It was like watching An Inconvenient Truth four years in advance. I remember thinking, Why aren't we doing something about this problem? Why isn't this a bigger deal?
Ms. Haworth had a fondness for fun projects; two that I remember our class doing were hot air balloons and bottle rockets. We did the hot air ballons in the autumn and the bottle rockets in the spring. We built them during classtime and then later launched them out on the football field.
She also loved demonstrations - or as they were called in class, demos. One that my class especially enjoyed was the non-burning dollar bill.
Ms. Haworth had a gift for connecting with young people. She was an amazing person and I'm sad that I won't be able to have another conversation with her.
Redmond Junior High Principal Prato Barone' said of Ms. Haworth in his letter to parents and guardians today:
Heather was a dynamic and supportive person who devoted herself to her family and to her school. Her encouragement for students, staff, and the community was tireless. Memories of her fine instruction, leadership, friendship, and ever postive attitude will remain as a shining legacy at RJH.I couldn't agree more.
A memorial will be planned in the near future. Details will be announced and posted on the school website as they become available.
NPI extends its deepest condolences to Heather's family and many, many other friends. This is a great loss for Redmond Junior High and for the community. Fortunately, as Principal Barone' said, Ms. Haworth's legacy will live on.
# Posted by Andrew : 12:31 PM
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Thanks, Andrew. I found out about Ms. Haworth this evening. She was a great teacher, and I learned a lot from her. I remember, in particular, that labs in her class always found a fun way to teach the ideas she wanted to express. She will be missed.
James
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