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The Angel of Chicago
Mr. Criniere was more than just a teacher—he was a friend, a counselor, a confidant. I remember walking into his classroom, not just for the
Samantha Garcia
Jan 215 min read


The Criniere Scholarship Fund
To honor the memory and legacy of Charles Criniere, the Grandview High School Math Department has decided to establish a scholarship

Jeremy Clarkson
Nov 29, 20225 min read


Charlie the Good and Faithful Servant
First off, I learned that I don’t teach math to students; I teach students to flourish in math.
Brad Franklin
Nov 7, 20223 min read


Charles - Mr. Salt and Light
Charlies Criniere WAS Salt and Light. In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus calls believers to be SALT and LIGHT to those around them.

David and Rebecca McCorn
Oct 24, 20224 min read


Charles Criniere - the Minister of Math
One of my favorite stories of Charles as a math teacher was how told the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 with five loves and two fish!

Coach Reggie Morris
Oct 17, 20225 min read


Far More Than a Teacher by Autumn Arthur
Memories of Mr. Charles Criniere from a Former Student When I found out about what happened I was in complete shock and denial. Even now,...

Autumn Arthur
Sep 13, 20225 min read


Charles Criniere - The Wayne Gretzky of Grandview High School
By Jeremy Clarkson It was June 2009 when I was first introduced to Charles Criniere in the library at Grandview High School. I was a new...

Jeremy Clarkson
Sep 2, 20224 min read
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