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In lieu of flowers

In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to The Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars Program.

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Thank you to everyone for your love and support during this difficult time. We would love for you to post your favorite photos and/or stories about George on the memories tab so we can have a broad and beautiful tribute.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the UMBC Foundation for the Sherman STEM Teacher Training Program.

Contributions to the fund may be made online at http://giving.umbc.edu/George… . You may also make checks payable to the UMBC Foundation, noting Sherman STEM Teacher Training in the memo line. Mail to: UMBC Foundation, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250.

The Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars Program supports scholars to become culturally responsive and compassionate STEM educators by collaborating with UMBC faculty and local schools. Through school-based partnerships, the program facilitates authentic learning experiences for scholars while promoting student achievement and engagement in STEM.
The program provides academic and professional coaching to help scholars become high-quality teachers in STEM fields and for urban schools. Scholars in early childhood and elementary education prepare to be experts in teaching and integrating STEM subject areas, while secondary candidates become experts in teaching their STEM discipline.

Obituary

“Control the controllable” was the motto of George M Sherman, who tragically surrendered for the first time in his life on August 17, 2021 at 80 years of age. Stoic and relentless to the end, George spent 14 months battling for control over a traumatic brain injury he sustained while pursuing physical and mental excellence.

Born August 6, 1941 in Manhattan, NY to Fredericka (Hand) and Joseph Sherman, George had a modest upbringing along with …

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What were George's favorite ways to spend free time?
Sitting behind his house at la gorce island reading and contemplating the bay
Sitting behind his house at la gorce island reading and contemplating the bay
Sitting behind his house at la gorce island reading and contemplating the bay

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Born

August 6th, 1941
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Passed away

August 17th, 2021
Baltimore, MD, USA

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Cause of death

Traumatic brain injury

Method of disposition

Cremation

Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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Sussman House

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