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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Champion of Students

"As you may have heard, our beloved colleague, mentor, conscience, and counselor, Jonathan Pearce, passed away on 26 September. JP, of course, was the heart of Lincoln Unified from his teaching at Lincoln Elementary and Lincoln High, to being principal of Lincoln High, and being assistant superintendent for educational services. He was a brilliant man, master of languages, world traveler, voracious reader of professional journals, champion of students (especially the underserved) and ethical to the core."

~Tod Anton (from an email excerpt to Tom Uslan, Superintendent, LUSD)

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  1. Maki PearceOctober 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Tod, thank you for your kind words. I was lucky enough to "hang out" with my dad these last few months. He was not only a great father, he was a great friend also! He not only spoke highly of you....he spoke fondly of you......thank you for being a good friend. He made it very clear to us that he did not want a gathering or service. We will respect his wishes as we have always.......we would be most grateful if you would be kind enough to notify Lincoln Unified School District......it has been many years and we would not know whom to contact.....most of his friends and associates have moved on.............I remember spending "weekends" at the High School with my dad......planting trees.....pouring concrete.......he will forever be my Mentor.....Teacher.......Friend.......Father........
    ~ Maki Pearce

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