Sam Ferrainola, the former director of the Glen Mills School, died Saturday. Over the course of 32 years, he took a beat-up reform school for boys and turned it into an educational powerhouse and a model for how delinquent behavior in boys should be addressed. He was a giant in his field.He was one of the more interesting people I have ever met. He was smart, cagey, funny, and charming. He was also combative, vindictive, ruthless and demanding.
He had his flaws as a leader and a man but they were miniscule compared to his talents and his accomplishments. (You can read more about those here.)
He was a mentor, a teacher and a friend.
All I can say is wow, if it was not for this man no telling what would have happened to me. Because of him I'm now a doctor, own my private company, and understand what it mean to follow rules. I'm so sorry to hear this. I always thought i would one day be able to say thank you for helping me find my place in life. God bless his family. Leonard Wright. cortezdoc6626@msn.com
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is wow, if it was not for this man no telling what would have happened to me. Because of him I'm now a doctor, own my private company, and understand what it mean to follow rules. I'm so sorry to hear this. I always thought i would one day be able to say thank you for helping me find my place in life. God bless his family. Leonard Wright. cortezdoc6626@msn.com
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