1973

Jerry McFadden M.A. ’73 had a long and impactful career as a middle school English teacher. While teaching at Herman Intermediate School in San Jose, Jerry prepared thousands of students for success in high school and beyond, overseeing the school’s gifted and talented program and earning the district’s Teacher of the Year Award in 2000. Jerry later continued his service to education as a district test coordinator and as a university-level supervisor of student teachers. Jerry and his wife, Linda, raised two sons. He died on Oct. 20, 2024.

25 Jun 2025