Ninety and Still Teaching

At 90 years young, Stew Park still lights up the classroom at Village School with his bright smile and unwavering dedication to traditional teaching—reading, writing, arithmetic, and kindness. Once a railroad worker turned substitute teacher after personal hardship, he now mentors sixth graders who adore his firm yet fair presence and the safe, uplifting environment he’s built. As his students prepare to move on next year, they’re heartbroken to lose him—but his legacy of joy, discipline, and love for learning lives on in every lesson he’s ever taught. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57ab958223e599a8