" Every human being has immeasurable value. I simply blew the dust off of diamonds. " Dr. Jerry Gaines
" Every human being has immeasurable value. I simply blew the dust off of diamonds. " Dr. Jerry Gaines
Dr. Jerry Gaines, a life-long educator, began his career in 1972 at
Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, Virginia where he taught and
coached for twenty-one years. He spent the next fifteen years as a high
school assistant principal (three at the Chesapeake Center for Science and
Technology, and twelve at Great Bridge High). He completed the last three
years of his career as a Central Office Supervisor.
After retiring as an educator, Dr. Gaines traveled the country sharing a
very profound message where he claims, “a million kids taught HIM.” As a
tribute to those many lives that he has touched, he has written a book entitled
“40 Stories High” – a selection of short stories recounting some of his most
moving experiences teaching, coaching, and mentoring.
More recently, Dr. Gaines tries to keep his speaking engagements
within a short drive from his home. He still gets out his fishing rods as much
as possible, often accompanied by former students who just need a bit of
“Gaines Time”! His greatest joy is his granddaughters, and he delights in
being a part of their lives.
