Dr. Herbert Moyer
I received some terrible news today that has reminded me of how absolutely precious life is. While I had another post planned for today this clearly takes precedence. Bedford lost one of it’s absolute finest today in Dr. Herb Moyer.
Dr. Moyer was our former Superintendent of Bedford Public Schools, serving from 1984-1996, and hands down one of the most genuine and outstanding individuals you would ever meet. His passion for education and his students was unrivaled - even to this day. Undoubtedly Dr. Moyer will go down as the most influential and greatest leader of our school district.
Dr. Moyer was responsible for intiating the PTA within Bedford Public Schools; an act that I must continue to thank him for as it allows me great access to my child’s education and gives me increased ability to help and be of assistance.
If memory serves me correct Dr. Moyer was also responsible for establishing the ‘Guaranteed Graduate’ for those students who graduated from Bedford High School.
Few people have ever impressed me more than Dr. Moyer. I can remember, the exact year escapes me but I know it was while at the Jr. High, I had been kicked out of the classroom and was sitting in the hall doing my work. Dr. Moyer happened to be in the building and stopped to talk to me in the hallway where I sat. He asked me what I had done and made me promise I would no longer get into trouble so that I could be in the classroom learning. I wasn’t an unruly child to begin with (my folks may disagree) but what kid didn’t find themselves in the wrong from time to time? I was impressed that Dr. Moyer cared greatly for each individual student; he didn’t need to stop and check on me but he cared enough to. A great leader.
It is situations such as Dr. Moyer’s passing that makes me realize (or remember) that we should all cherish the passion he shared … for whatever we’re passionate about. Dr. Moyer was a champion for all things Bedford and wanted what was best, in his eyes, for the schools and this community. Imagine how much more great this community could be if we all shared that passion!
To Dr. Moyer’s family I send you my best wishes and condolences. God bless you all.