Warren had been suffering from several health issues for the past couple of years and passed away on May 5, 2018. He was born in 1934 and would have celebrated his 84th birthday.
Warren graduated from Burbank High School in the Winter of 1952.
Warren was a passionate educator and lover of the Arts. He began his teaching career at Horace Mann Elementary School, first as a Student Teacher and taught his first very own class in the Fall of 1956. Many BHS students from the 1962-1965 filled his classes those first few years at Horace Mann. Those first students would always remain special to him throughout his life...they were "his kids"...Many years later, he reconnected with many of his early students and hosted several parties at his home, where they were invited as guests.
Warren rose through the ranks in the Burbank Unified School District. He furthered his education, earning two Masters degrees and his Doctorate. He was eventually the Assistant Superintendent and then Superintendent in the South Pasadena School District. He taught at several colleges and universities, including USC. Warren spent 3 years in Washington D.C. working for the National Endowment of the Arts.
He and his wife of 55 years, Sheila, traveled extensively advocating and consulting for the Arts. Warren is survived by his wife and all of his friends and students who loved him and will be forever remembered by all of us whose lives he impacted and in many cases, changed for the better. Warren was a loyal BHS Alum and was a regular attendee at the Senior Bulldog Luncheons for many years...Bon Voyage, Warren.
Submitted by: Pam and Jon Kirkwood BHS '64
Hi if someone reads this, could they please email me, as we have only just learned of this and he is my brother-in-law, and are most concerned about my sister Sheila, and her whereabouts .... amandamerrick5@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI worked with Warren with the Arts here in Erie. We met many times on LA. I loved him and his wife. I am so sad. Jeanne Kraus
ReplyDeleteMr Newman was my 8th grade English teacher at Baker Middle School in 1990-1991. I had been adopted a year earlier, brought to this country and spent most of of 7th grade in ESL. At our 8th grade graduation Mr Newman awarded me the Most Improved Student award. This came as a surprise and it brought so much joy to my heart there was someone that believed in me.
ReplyDeleteIn 9th grade I read and turned in 52 book reports to my English teacher the first semester of classes. I thank God for bringing Mr Newman into my life as I am sure many others feel the same way. That man has instilled in me a hunger for learning that has not stopped for 30 years now! May you Rest In Peace dear sir. You will forever be honored in my heart as a man of integrity and honor for your beautiful building of others! May you rest in the glory of the Most High! 🙏
We went to school together then because I had Mr Newman in 91-92. He pushed me to work on my poetry
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