Friday, August 19, 2022
Dear Jane and Family,
First, condolences to all of you for your loss. You could always tell how much Linda loved her family.
As we all know, Linda was an amazing teacher, conductor, trumpet player, singer, and ensemble player. You couldn't be around her without learning about music and teaching. I learned more about teaching from Linda than I did in graduate school.
It was an honor to spend 23 years working beside Linda. Her professional generosity, help, knowledge, kindness, support, and encouragement were appreciated more than she probably ever knew.
Over the years Linda, Bill Reynolds and I spent countless hours working together. We had many great teaching moments working as a team to build the music program and we also laughed a lot when time permitted. We heard many stories about her farm and raising sheep and having horses. Many of those stories were funny, of course. As most people know, Linda could crack you up just with her laugh!
Linda (or as the kids would say, Ms. Helterline, Miss H, or H!),
You were very loved and you will be missed. Thank you for everything! Next time we meet I look forward to laughing and playing music with you again.
Love,
Glenn Ceglia
