Carpenter, musician, photographer, Mr. Crozier sets to retire
Mr. Crozier performs at the final annual “Crocon” concert.
After twenty six years of service, Mr. William Crozier says goodbye to Eastern. A beloved Chemistry and Physics teacher, his students, past and present, will miss him and his creative teaching style.
Former AP Chemistry student of Mr. Crozier’s, senior Renee Le will miss “the creative ways he taught us concepts.”
Students will miss him not only his teaching, but also his personality.
Former AP Chemistry students, senior Priyanki Joshi will “miss giving him a hug everyday.”
Mr. Crozier gathers with students at the senior prom in 2017
But Mr. Crozier also shares the sentiment. He said that his favorite part about teaching was “successfully explaining some concept that may be difficult to understand.” After he explains the concept to them, they understand and “it makes [Mr. Crozier] happy.”
Mr. Crozier said that some students are scared at the beginning of the year, especially in AP Chemistry, but after experiencing his teaching methods they are no longer scared, which is satisfying for him.
“They say that I’ve taken something scary from them,” said Mr. Crozier. “And turned it into something fun.”
While sad about retiring, Mr. Crozier is glad that he will now have time for doing other things that he enjoys.
“I’m a carpenter and a musician and a photographer and a gardener,” said Mr. Crozier. “In fact, I’ve wanted to write a book when I was in the Peace Corps, about my experiences.” He said that he may even write a musical.
Mr. Crozier also reminisces. He said that he will really miss the Tri-M performances.
“[Tri-M] recitals are a really nice way to end the day,” said Mr. Crosier. “It always makes me happy.” He also enjoys the musicals, and of course teaching.
“Are there moments in class that I can recall as my favorite moment? It’s more like the big picture of teaching,” said Mr. Crozier.
Senior Janki Patel, a former AP Chemistry student of Mr. Crozier’s, said that she will definitely “miss how much love he puts into teaching his students.”
A big part of the science department, Mr. Crozier values the environment he has cultivated while teaching.
“Twenty years is a long time for me to be teaching,” said Mr. Crozier. “But I will miss the relationships that I’ve made with my students and the teachers I’ve been working with.”
Visit Mr. Crozier’s Website at crodog.org
