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My inspiration
Thinking about all those years ago talking about teaching, ever since I was 6 years old you inspired me to become a teacher. My fondest memories will be helping in your classroom , talking about York , listening to your stories about students , your passi...
Mary
2022-12-06 02:59:58
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My inspiration
Thinking about all those years ago talking about teaching, ever since I was 6 years old you inspired me to become a teacher. My fondest memories will be helping in your classroom , talking about York , listening to your stories about students , your passi...
Mary
2022-12-06 02:59:42
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Three Musketeers

I had the pleasure of being one of the “Three Musketeers” at Summitview P.S. Rob, Marie and I all started teaching together back in September of ’91. Being the rookies in a school of veterans was a great experience for all three of...

Gary Barnard
2015-01-12 12:46:12
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Stories
I've known Rob from his time at Watson. He taught my youngest daughter in grade 2 and she still tells Mr. Vigger stories years later. This year I had the privilege of working with Rob as grade partners. He was there from day one helping me adjust to a new...
Kari Black
2015-01-12 07:29:54
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So upset
When my daughter Macy was put in robs class I was so happy, rob had been a close friend of my husband uncle in high school and I knew rob through his beautiful sister candy. Mr. Viggers was quite possibly the best teacher that was EVER BORN! I have never ...
Stacy macdougall
2015-01-11 20:20:08
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So upset
When my daughter Macy was put in robs class I was so happy, rob had been a close friend of my husband uncle in high school and I knew rob through his beautiful sister candy. Mr. Viggers was quite possibly the best teacher that was EVER BORN! I have never ...
Stacy macdougall
2015-01-11 20:20:07
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Thank You
Rob, Thank you for being a fantastic colleague, friend and teacher of my son. Ethan loved being in your room and Isaac was so looking forward to 'being in Mr. Viggers' class'. Ethan always had a story about what great things he did in your room and...
David Moore
2015-01-11 20:07:46
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Little Big Man

 

I am not sure if I have a single memory of ever seeing you mad Rob - even on the basketball court.  You were a big man that projected strength and never made those around you feel smaller by your presence.  What a great...
Andy McClure
2015-01-11 17:11:43
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Two days of memories

My deepest condolences to Rob's family. He was a great and reasonable man with good qualities. We competed each other (M45) two years back at York U Indoor. It was a memorable experience.

Again, lost a good friend! Good people don'...

Manoharan S. Sethukavalar
2015-01-11 14:15:05
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Mr. Viggers..Mr. Viggers..Mr. Viggers
Mr.Viggers taught both of my children, Darius and Avrum, during their second grade year. Mr. Viggers was their first male teacher and both of my boys were extremely excited to have him. During the years that Rob was their teacher it seemed like every day...
Francis Lundrigan
2015-01-11 07:15:10
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