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carol horwood-saposnick posted a condolence
Monday, October 21, 2013
Mr. Pedley was the best teacher I ever had, elementary school through grad school. Nobody else ever came close. He made me love and understand math. But, more importantly, he was totally accessible. He always made me feel welcome when I called him in the evenings to help me with homework. Any other teacher would have viewed that as an interruption in his personal life, but not him. He was passionate about helping his students learn. He was brilliant, yet humble. I was lucky to have experienced his gift of teaching. I will miss him. God bless him and God bless his family.
Carol Horwood-Saposnick (Class of '71)
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Anita Shipway posted a condolence
Friday, October 18, 2013
Yes, yes to all of the above, and more. One of the most significant impacts Mr. Pedley had on the world, I think, was the encouragment to understand how different people learn and to know we are always learning. From saying "everybody do this problem as quickly as you can, and the person who finishes (correctly) first, do it on the board so we can see how you went about it", through reading every homework paper and noting and explaining any where you went wrong, and into having me tutoring others, he was helping us see. I was shocked, to go to college and see way less competent teaching happening there, then he expected of us as students. He showed us how to help each other to learn and to think.
Almost every day I see his influence, as it has trickled through me to others. I see a man developing a new tower system for one of the largest airports in the world, after an earlier teacher had declared him "incapable of learning", I see a praticing doctor changing the direction of his life, into teaching in a medical school, because he realised what had been taught him there about the capabilities of "Handicapped Children" did not mesh with what he saw - when they had learned to learn. I see a girl who could see exactly what had been done wrong to make her brilliant brother fail math - who went to teaching math to people who were not getting it, instead of following all advice and going into engineering. They thanked me for my influence, but it was his influence coming through.
Anita Alkinburg Shipway class of 1956
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Art Kruppenbacher posted a condolence
Monday, October 14, 2013
Like many that have already shared, I am very thankful for the privilege it was to have Mr. Pedley as a teacher. He encouraged excellence and at the same time showed that learning and the desire to grow in knowledge could be fun. I loved the witty sayings he had around the classroom. One of his sayings I hear myself saying to our daughter when she's working on her math homework is "neat, slow, and careful".
Mr. Pedley's vision and innovative work getting computers into the school was decades ahead of its time. I remember taking a summer computer camp program between 4th and 5th grade, over 40 years ago, where Mr. Pedley introduced us to programming in Quikcomp. I spent quite a bit of time in the computer lab in high school and loved learning how to use the new technology.
Mr. Pedley laid a great foundation of math, technology, and thinking that I appreciated more as I continued on to become a licensed engineer.
We wish his family comfort at this time of loss but be encouraged by the many, many lives that he has touched.
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Ken Van Wie posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2013
I, also, would like to thank Mr. Pedley for helping to "pack my dinnerpail." Without a doubt the best teacher in my High School years. Encouraging, challenging, caring. God Bless.
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Vince Valovage posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2013
My wife, Nora, and I were in Mr. Pedley's math class throughout our four years of high school (Fall 1976 through Spring 1980), and his impact on us was profound enough that if you ask any of our four daughters who he was, they will know without ever having met him. He challenged his students from the minute they stepped into his room, set a curriculum that far surpassed Regents requirements, and brought both an enthusiasm for his work and an understanding of his material that truly took education to a higher level. We mention him often as an example of what teaching can be at its best, and we will always have fond memories of the inspiration he gave to us and the others who were fortunate enough to sit in his classroom. We wish his family and friends the very best at this sad time.
Vince Valovage, Class of '80
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Nancy (Lapi) Cadreau posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Mr. Mazza - I just found out about Mr. Pedley and read your comment. I wanted to let you know that you and Mr. Pedley had the most profound impact on my life. You both were the most amazing teachers. The caring was evident and after putting 3 children through HS, I realize how rare it is to have the quality of education that you both provided. Thank You!! Nancy (Lapi) Cadreau - class of 1980
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Nancy (Lapi) Cadreau posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2013
I had the great pleasure of speaking to Mr. Pedley this June and thanking him for his presence in my life. I had Mr. Pedley for all 4 years of math in HS (including AP Calculus) and he had a profound influence on me that transferred to many others. I met my husband in college and I was his math tutor (he got an A in calculus). He and I both received BS degrees in Electronic Engineering Technology. We both have worked as Engineers ever since. We have 3 children and we have both tutored many of their friends in math. Our children continued the tutoring tradition and have taught many of their friends how to solve problems (what is your given?). He taught how to solve life problems and that was his best gift to his students. My children have come to love math. My son graduated with a BS and a BA in Electrical Engineering in 2012, my daughter will graduate with the same degrees this December and my youngest daughter just started college with the intent of obtaining a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Pedley also had the interest, talent and energy to introduce the first computer programming class at Canajoharie HS to his classes. How do I ever express how much I appreciate what you given to me?
Nancy (Lapi) Cadreau - Class of 1980
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Charlene Baird posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2013
A great teacher comes into ones life once if you are lucky. Mr. Pedley came into
the lives of many students and helped change many lives who in turn changed many
other lives. It was my luck to have observed Art from the side lines.As an educator myself I recall his professional attitude as a model. One can only say..a job well
done.Mr. Pedley.
Charlene Cummings Baird
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Jeff McGrath posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Your life has touched many over the years and your influence has impacted multiple generations, including mine.
Thank you for your love of learning and for passing it on to me and many others. I so thoroughly enjoyed going to your class. I can still remember when I graduated in 1980, I had heard you retired that same year and I was saddened by the loss for all the upcoming students who would never experience your gift of teaching.
Your class wasn't just a class. It was an experience and one that I will never forget.
Thank you, Mr. Pedley, for having been part of my life and for making me a better learner.
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Polly Mace Votaw posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2013
As I read the memories from those who have posted here, I can only echo the sentiments expressed. Mr Pedley, while my career as a Medical Technologist was certainly science based, my analytical skills and "people" skills were directly influenced by having you as my math teacher. May God bless you and your family
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Chris Corlett 1980 posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Chris Corlett Class of 1980. I taught high school math and his influence on me personally and professionally is inestimable. Johanna and I "substitute taught" for him during one of his few days of absence. Those who played tennis with against him remember the gloved hand, precision angles and frustrated respect for his physical talent and discipline. Too many memories to share all and I hope my post inspires more posts celebrating this remarkable man.
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ARON, Todd E posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Generally, welling in my eyes are kept for close family and friends; as I write this, its happening having learned that Mr Pedley has passed.
The US Navy awarded me an NROTC Scholarship for Nuclear Engineering. That this would have happened without Mr Pedley's rare and uncommon influence is VERY uncertain. As he's made an indelible impression in my life, how many other students has he effected in a similar way? What more can one person give society than to impress the importance of excellence and yearn to learn?
I still think of him often; Mr Pedley has been amongst the greatest of influences in my life. May he rest well in peace, and may his family and friends revel in his wondrous accomplishments.
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Saturday, October 12, 2013
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Your profound influence on a generation is you legacy. God bless to your family, friends, and students. God speed Mr. Pedley. Now your lunchbox is full.
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Frank Pessolano posted a condolence
Friday, October 11, 2013
Mr. Pedley was my favorite Math teacher, way back then.
His challenges were, at times, a bit rigorous, but always
worthwhile. He once mentioned that a student (not a
pupil--a student!) of his had memorized Pi to 66 places.
Seeing that as a challenge, I therefore saw it as my duty to
top that out at a hundred places. He made challenges like
that just plain fun--and opened up to us a whole world of
numbers and some of the deeper meanings in that world.
He will be missed....
Frank Pessolano, Canjo. Class of '65
kanarfulp3@gmx.com
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Cheryl Gajowski posted a condolence
Friday, October 11, 2013
My condolences to Sue and the entire family.
Math was never my love, nor a strong suit, but what Mr. Pedley taught was about logic and reasoning, fighting your way - intellectually - to understanding, and being able to present your arguments. And about not accepting "common wisdom" but always insisting on evidence - which seem to be pretty good lessons to have carried through life.
I can remember him standing in line with the students for lunch instead of exercising the teacher's privilege of going ahead. Being a model as well as a teacher.
An era has ended.
Cheryl Gajowski '65
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Lisa Mooney posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
"If you have any questions about tonight's homework, call me."
I did call Mr. Pedley, more than a few times, and hung up with renewed confidence in my math abilities. He was an outstanding teacher who not only challenged us in the classroom but motivated and inspired us to learn about our world.
Mr. Pedley's influence extends far beyond the halls of CHS. I have shared his "dinnerpail advice" many times with my sons and with my own students every year for 30 years of teaching high school English. And yes, I have encouraged students to contact me after school hours if they have questions about homework. Of course, these days they email me. I think Mr. Pedley would have enjoyed that!
My condolences to his family.
Lisa Ferraro Mooney
CHS 1974
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Chris Fenno posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2013
Mr. Pedley was an amazing teacher and a great influence on generations of Canajoharie students including me. I learned some math with him (actually, a lot of math), but much more about how to go about engaging in a search for knowledge and understanding of the world around me.
My sympathy and best wishes for his family.
Chris Fenno CHS '68
fenno@umich.edu
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Nancy Vedder-Shults, CHS 1965 posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2013
Mr. Pedley was the best teacher I had in high school. He motivated me to become a math major when I went to college, where I learned that it was his teaching, not the subject matter that had inspired me. While I was still at CHS, he allowed me to teach one of his classes for a week, and that opened the door to teaching as a career, something I pursued at the college level for several decades. My deepest condolences to Susie and Debbie.
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James L Davis posted a condolence
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Mr. Pedley was certainly a positive influence on my life.
A "teacher's teacher." He gave definition to the word "professional." Curious, intentional, interesting and interested. A man of logic, reason, and good humor. His door and mind were always open. He was also a futurist, way ahead of his time in understanding how technologies that weren't in anyone's vocabulary would be of benefit in the future.
Here are some good memories. Being given a trigonometry assignment to measure the height of the high school flagpole. Drilling a hole in the school foundation to run an antenna up to the roof for our Radio Club station. Riding with him to Ham Radio classes in Fonda to help me pass the radio license exam. Asking me if I would like to teach his courses for a day while I was home on vacation from college. Enjoying seeing him from time to time when visiting my parents in Canajoharie. Having him and Ann attend my wedding.
His legacy to me was helping me become eligible for engineering school and getting good jobs thereafter. When I taught at our local community college for awhile he was my model.
I know losing a loved one is a very personal thing. May peace and goodness be with all his family members.
-Jim Davis CHS '55
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Jean McGuire posted a condolence
Sunday, October 6, 2013
I remember Mr. Pedley as a remarkable teacher, one who patiently made things clear,
with the thought process being as important as the conclusion. He was in a class of his own as a teacher and human being....do I also remember a pipe??
My condolences to Susie and his family, who I am sure have a wonderful memory bank to tap.
Thank you, Mr. Pedley , for both the academic and life lessons you taught me.
Jeannie Hearn
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Ric Ferraro posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2013
What a sad day! Many good memories of Mr. Pedley come flowing forward: playing tennis at East Hill, going to his house for help with math, observing a master teacher. I kept in touch with Mr. Pedley all through college and now I teach college. I can only hope that I am half the master teacher he was. He is at all my lectures, though, simultaneously encouraging me and challenging me to do the very best. He was very special to me and am saddened.
Ric Ferraro
Univ. of North Dakota Psychology Dept.
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Bob Frank posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2013
Dear Mr. Pedley:
Whenever I'm asked what it took to be prepared for the military, educational, and social challenges I was to face after high school, I offer this one-word answer:
CANAJOHARIE.
Our parents, clergy, and neighbors embedded in us the foundational values for a happy life and responsible citizenship. All of this was sewn into one fabric through our education, as imparted by the exceptional faculty of CHS.
And at the top of my long list of unforgettable faculty is, and shall remain…you.
Mr. Pedley, you taught us by challenging us. And so we learned the mysteries of higher math, guided by your admonition to follow the path of logic and honesty...not the road more travelled by "intellectual bums" (another Pedley-ism!).
Several hundreds CHS alumni certainly share these views, as do your faculty colleagues, exemplified by Brian Mazza's tribute posted earlier today.
To Susie and Debbie: my deepest sympathy, blended with gratitude for the well-lived life of your Dad.
Blessings,
Bob Frank
CHS '66
Houston
Pointer6@Comcast.net
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Debbie Windover posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2013
Mr. Pedley was absolutely the best teacher I ever had. He worked hard every day to inspire us to learn, to not accept anything without asking questions. I clearly remember the day he challenged us to prove to him the Egyptian pryamids existed. I needed a bit of help understanding upper level math classes, and he always gave it patiently, instilling me with the confidence to become a competent math student. Thank you, Mr.Pedley.
Debbie (Hennessy) Windover
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Thursday, October 3, 2013
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Mike Gisondi posted a condolence
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Mr. Pedley was the best teacher I ever had!!! His love of math was inspirational. He taught us how to think and succeed with problems. Thank you Mr. Pedley for helping me "pack my dinnerpail"! Mike Gisondi
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Jamey Warnick posted a condolence
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Mr Pedley was the 2nd best teacher I ever had (Dad, of course, was the best!). He instilled a desire to learn in us and made it all meaningful. I think of him often and credit him with helping to shape my life.
Jamey Warnick
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Tom Shineman posted a condolence
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Art Pedley was a gifted teacher and a great human being. I thought of him last week when I read a Wall Street Journal article about recent research into what makes for a superior teacher. The gist of the article was that strict teachers get better results than coddling teachers. Yet Art achieved tremendous results without being either strict or coddling. His teaching recipe combined high standards and expectations with tremendous enthusiasm for his subject material and confidence you had the potential to master it. He made you want to please him. I remember once presenting Art with a tortuous geometry proof. He said: "that's amazing, I think you've really discovered something." I was so proud of myself, I felt like Einstein. Art was also able to seamlessly incorporate life lessons in class without coming across as judgmental or preachy. I remember one particular reflection on what to look for in finding a marriage partner. Art and my dad shared a love of mathematics, and really enjoyed getting together when my dad visited Canajoharie. I remember them having a great time coming up with a computer program for generating complex mathematical magical squares. You never lose the memory of your high school days, and I'll always remember Art and his contribution in my life.
Tom Shineman
ets9@cornell.edu
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Brian J Mazza posted a condolence
Thursday, October 3, 2013
I was saddened to hear of the passing of one of my colleagues who had a significant and professional impact on my career. I was young, eager and loved teaching. I would work long hours after school and always wanted to be the best I could be so that I could have a positive impact on my students. Art recognized that and sought my out especially when he knew of my interest in starting an AP program. It wasn't the curriculum that brought us together although math and science were certainly linked to the professional friendship we developed over the years. There were many discussions that took place on numerous topics too numerous to even mention, but what connected me to Art was an appreciation to logical discourse. We went beyond the concepts in science and math to how to motivate and stimulate the adolescent mind. Powerful stuff and you know to this day even though he and I used different modus operandi, we succeeded in doing what we loved the most --- teaching. I will miss Art as I have thought of him many times over the years. I respected the teacher in him.
To his daughters, Holly and Deborah, my condolences. I remember you both fondly. I can still see you as you were then in my classroom and lab. Although it is always sad when we loose someone dear, it is comforting to know that memories will still keep us close as you will no doubt do with your dad.
When I left Canajoharie, I took with me the memories of students, colleagues, parents and, of course, the town that had a definite impact on my career --- Canajoharie. These memories stood by me when I went into school administration. When I talked to new staff members, I remembered my conversations with Art and they had a direct bearing on a number of educational issues I dealt with. So Deborah and Holly, these are some of the memories I have of your dad. I hope they ease a little of the sorrow that you and your families are experiencing now. God Bless.
Brian J Mazza
Gloversville, N.Y.
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Joseph Marion posted a condolence
Thursday, October 3, 2013
A great math teacher and dedicated family man. He will be missed by many CHS grads. My condolences to the family.
Joe Marion
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