I hated history! I had taken the Regents and failed. I had to go to summer school, take the class over and try to pass the test. I was miserable! Mr. A turned a nightmare into a dream. He made class so much fun. I wanted to go to his class. He was disgusting (ate chewed up gum from under the desk) and intriguing at the same time. When it came time to take my test he was there to tell me that he had faith in me and not to worry. He even had the proctor of the test change my seat so I wouldn't sit next to anyone (I was easily distracted). I ended up passing the test with a high 80. I owe it all to him! Today I'm a teacher for the DOE. I pray that I'm half as good as he was!!!
- Josephine Brown,
Former Student