Shirley and family,
I had the privilege of having Robert Nichols as my teacher and my principal at Glenwood Elementary School. I had the utmost of respect for him as a teacher and as an administrator. He always seemed to lead by example. He enjoyed teaching and was a role model for his students, demonstrating his values for high standards, hard work, and striving for achievement and success. Along with his mantra of having high expectations for his students, he was able to demonstrate compassion, equity and the ability to find humor in the simplest of things in life. I still recall the twinkle in his eye when he was telling a joke or laughing with someone.
I truly believe that he had a positive influence on the careers and lives of the many students he interacted with. I value the lessons he taught me.
My deepest sympathy goes to his family.
Ellen Ursula Williams (Perrysburg, OH)
Bowling Green State University