Next year will be my 39th in the classroom. I have also had the good fortune to have played soccer for 49 years, before stopping at age 59 because of knee problems.
Because of both activities, I have known Manny Touron as an educator, soccer player and coach. Simply stated, he is the epitome of excellence in both areas. In my opinion, Manny is the best principal, soccer coach and educator in Collier County Public Schools.
In addition to that, he is the classic gentleman.
His departure from the coaching ranks will be a great loss to all who care about soccer, the students at Immokalee High School and, in particular, the Immokalee High School soccer players.
Regarding the current problem, Ray Baker and Eric Williams should do all they can to make sure that the children do not suffer further by losing the coaching expertise of this outstanding individual. His resignation will do nothing good and will do much harm to our students. I can think of no one who is a better role model for our kids.
Thomas A. Briscoe/Teacher, Lely High School; Co-chairman, SOS (Save Our Schools)
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