2. I have no best story about growing up in Jericho. I loved every minute of it and have spent my entire life in high school as a result. Jericho High School Jericho, New York Graduation - 1972
3. A week after graduating …in 1977, I packed all my worldly belongings into …my Fiat 128 and drove out to Evanston, Illinois, to attend graduate school at Northwestern. The graduate-school program got me a part-time job teaching mathematics at Glenbrook South High School ….
4. Two of us had part-time jobs that year. When they turned it into a full-time job the following year, they gave me the job … … and I have been there ever since.
7. In addition to making math come alive for [our sons], you taught them about themselves as students and young men. - The Morell Family
8. His enthusiasm and generosity were contagious. Student comments from facebook.com
9. I'll never forget when I was having a horrible day and missed class and instead of you yelling at me you asked me if there was anything you could do. You cared so much about each student, inside and outside of school. Student comments from facebook.com
10. I just want to say that your will as a teacher and determination to keep me focused and dedicated as a student made all the difference in the world. Student comments from facebook.com
11. Mr. Aaron taught more than just math in that room . Student comments from facebook.com
12. Mr. Aaron gained the respect that he did because of his work not only in the classroom but in the hearts of each and every one of his students. -- Jeff Sontag, GBS Student
13. Mr. Aaron shined his charisma, intelligence, and well-being on others and is reflected by students, faculty and friends. Keep shining on us, Mr. Aaron, keep shining . - Chase Michalek, GBS Student
16. In reference to his work with the GBS Gay Straight Alliance, Jeff said, “This is the most important thing that I do.” -Katy Hansen, co-sponsor of GSA
17. Jeff was genuine and constantly strove to do what was right for students. He told you how he felt and wore his heart on his sleeve. He had a great capacity for empathy and will leave a tremendous void in this school for a very long time to come. -Phil Gartner, GBS Mathematics Instructional Supervisor
18. Jeff was impossible not to like. It is no secret that everybody cared about him, but that was because he cared about everybody, particularly his students and his colleagues. - John W. McConnell, Ph.D., former GBS Mathematics Instructional Supervisor
22. “ Teacher” was only one of his many talents. He had the ability to give a father's advice, a brother's love, a coach's discipline, and a friend's compassion. No one person could ever replace Jeff Aaron. However, I look forward to sharing his legacy with generations to come. -Joe Karlovsky, GBS Mathematics
23. Mr. Aaron may not have had anybody at home waiting for him, but that’s because we were all here....this was his home. He was in the exact place God intended him to be, those of us fortunate enough to know him know that he had a special gift with kids that he shared every day he came to GBS...he will be missed, but never forgotten! -Mark Gallagher, GBS Mathematics
24. His was a private soul nourished and sustained by a public place. - Allan Ruter, GBN English