Katharina Buczek
“The fact that he is teaching virtually and still engaging and so smart and so quick, it was just this beautiful moment that I just had to capture,” she said.
Following the heartfelt moment, Julia also decided to share the photo on Facebook to describe her appreciation for her father.
She also figured that many of her father’s past students would be happy to see Charles still pushing ahead amidst the pandemic’s turmoil.
“Here he is, at ninety-one years old, embracing virtual teaching like a BOSS,” Julia wrote.
“Listening and watching him teach Homer’s The Odyssey is a true gift.”
“He has been teaching it for decades, and yet he has the passion and excitement for the test as though it’s the first time. These kids have no idea how lucky they are.”
The Facebook community was absolutely blown away by Charles’ adaptiveness, perseverance, and dedication.
The post gained over sixty-four thousand likes, received twenty-eight thousand shares, and spurred one thousand and three hundred comments.
“I love his energy and passion. Do what you love, and you will never work a day in your life,” commented one user.
“I remember him so fondly. His [class] was my first class on my first day at UST in 1980. He made Greek mythology and the Odyssey come to life. Those who had his class before me told me I was in for a treat, and they were right,’ wrote a former student of Charles’.
“What an amazing guy. I wish ANY of the teachers I had growing up shared that level of excitement and passion for what they do. Your dad is truly an inspiration,” commented a third user.
