In Memory of Melvin Palmer

In Memory of Melvin Palmer

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£2,093.20

With Gift Aid: £2,424.15

Page created by
Joe Palmer on 13/12/2021

On Thursday 2nd December Melvin Palmer sadly passed away.

Melvin was a passionate educator and had a unique impact on staff, students and colleagues across secondary and higher education in a long and storied career. He was loved and respected as a consummate professional, charismatic and exceptional teacher, leader and a warm and generous human being. He leaves behind family and a great many friends.

Melvin's contribution to education is entirely unique. Melvin was a student at Thrybergh comprehensive school in Rotherham before attending Leeds Carnegie. After finishing University he taught P.E. at Wingfield School, then returned to Thrybergh as the head of the P.E department before going on to become Head of School. Melvin taught at Thrybergh for 34 years, when he left in 2014 Melvin became Course Leader and Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, where he continued to train the next generation of teachers.

His character is woven in thousands of trainee teachers and staff who he trained, led and developed. He encountered many changes over his long years of service, providing a constant in an ever-changing educational landscape. His legacy is unrivalled and his mark will be left on generations to come.

This page has been set up to collect donations in his memory with the hope that the research it funds will prevent other remarkable characters, like Melvin, from being taken too soon.

Mr Palmer - thank you for everything

Donations

  • £25.77
    Chris Morris

    One in 10 million. Amazing guy. He took a chance on me 20y ago and I’ll be eternally grateful. I’ll look after the gym floor for you mate X

  • £41.24
    Barry & Catherine Lingard

    We knew Mel from our years at Carnegie and the many happy reunions. Always a great pleasure to spend time with him. Fond memories. R.I.P.

  • £20.00
    Lynn Treloar

    I worked with Melvin for 17 years, he was a colleague and a friend. What a character, one of a kind. Devastated.

  • £50.00
    Heather & Priscilla

    Melvin always had a lovely smile and we enjoyed our conversations with him, he will be sorely missed

  • £20.62
    Judith McQueen

    When I think of you Mel I see that twinkle in your eye and hear your laughter. We had some fun and great times. You’ll be sadly missed.

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