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Nick & Alex:  we send our condolences for the loss of your dad.  We  have all lost a wonderful man who has left a mark on our hearts. 
Uncle Ivan’s visit
2014, Ancient Forest, BC
Uncle Ivan’s visit
Lunch with Steve Dean and fri…
2014
Lunch with Steve Dean and friend Carm in Summer 2014 right before driving from Virginia to Slocan City, BC
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In 1976 had just started teaching at Central Junior High. I had 6 classes of 9th graders who read on a 3rd grade level.
Luckily, i met Ivan who was teaching at Hillcrest High School in an alternative program.
Later that year he contacted me and because he had received a grant to start Valley High School.
He changed my life! There were three teachers and Ivan who spent the whole summer meeting together to creat a school that would serve alternative kids.
I have spent my whole career working with alternative kids and I always knew that if i considered what Ivan would do or say, it would be the best choice for my alternative student.
I even did my dissertation on the impact of alternative schools on student sucess.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you taught me and for all the wonderful experiences you exposed me to.
All my love to you.
Laurie Brussow, PhD
In response to "What made Ivan different from most people you know?"
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Hi Nick and Alex, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a wonderful man. Sending you so much love.

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