As He Saw It: Contributions, Memories and Reflections of John H. Lounsbury(The Handbook of Resources in Middle Level Education)

In April 2020, middle level education lost one of its most ardent and influential advocates with the passing of Dr. John H. Lounsbury. His career of more than 70 years focused on providing young adolescents with a developmentally appropriate educational program. He is recognized as one of the founders of the modern middle school movement and a founding member of the National Middle School Association, now the Association for Middle Level Education. Through his efforts as an educator, writer, editor, and researcher, John served as a mentor and inspiration to many. John’s writings and mentorship continue to influence generations of middle level teachers, colleagues, researchers, and advocates. His legend lives on as we continue his work to improve the lives and educational experiences of young adolescents.

This tribute volume is a collection of stories, anecdotes, vignettes, and defining moments that the contributors want to share about Dr. John Lounsbury.

Memories and Reflections in Honor of John H. Lounsbury; Steven B. Mertens and Micki M. Caskey.
Chapter 1. John H. Lounsbury: Conscience of the Middle School Movement; J. Howard Johnston.
Chapter 2. John Lounsbury: Your Influence Is Alive and Evident in My Hometown; Sherrel Bergmann.
Chapter 3. Working With John; Edward N. Brazee.
Chapter 4. Lounsbury's Light; Judith Allen Brough.
Chapter 5. John Lounsbury: Using Shadow Studies to Assess Developmental Responsiveness in Middle Level Schools; Sally N. Clark and Donald C. Clark.
Chapter 6. John H. Lounsbury: The Man With a Magnificent Obsession; Nancy M. Doda.
Chapter 7. Recognition for a Great Educational Leader and Personal Friend; Tom Gatewood.
Chapter 8. A Long Highway; Paul S. George.
Chapter 9. Three Life Lessons Learned From Someone Who Did Not Know He Was Teaching Me Anything; J. Howard Johnston.
Chapter 10. Memories of John; Sue Swaim and John Swaim.
Chapter 11. Minutes and Moments; Jack Berckemeyer.
Chapter 12. Dr. John Lounsbury: My Mentor, My Hero, My FRI; Neila A. Connors.
Chapter 13. John Lounsbury, A Beacon of Inspiration; Linda Hopping.
Chapter 14. A Man for All Seasons; David L. Hough.
Chapter 15. A Tribute to Our Mentor, John Lounsbury; Barbara A. Kalina and Elliot Y. Merenbloom.
Chapter 16. Thoughts About John Lounsbury; Pam Millikan.
Chapter 17. Reflections on an Icon; Mary Mitchell.
Chapter 18. Being John's Colleague and Friend; Fran Salyers.
Chapter 19. My Time With John; April Tibbles.
Chapter 20. Dr. John Lounsbury: The Most Important Lesson; P. Gayle Andrews.
Chapter 21. John H. Lounsbury: My Champion, My Ally, My Friend; Micki M. Caskey.
Chapter 22. John Lounsbury—Friend of All, Mentor to Me; Douglas D. Hatch.
Chapter 23. John Lounsbury: Wise Educator or Wizard of the Organization? Daniel L. Kain and Karen Weller Swanson.
Chapter 24. Support From a Giant: My Friendship With John Lounsbury; Steven B. Mertens.
Chapter 25. My Tribute to Dr. John H. Lounsbury; Sara Davis Powell.
Chapter 26. As We See Him: 51+ Collective Years of Tribute to and Work With John H. Lounsbury; Joanne L. Previts, Karynne L. M. Kleine, Nancy B. Mizelle, and Dan Bauer.
Chapter 27. John Lounsbury: The Heart and Soul of Middle Level Education; Nancy Ruppert.
Chapter 28. John H. Lounsbury: A Mentor to Mentors; Tracy W. Smith.
Chapter 29. John Helped Me Find My Way as a Middle Level Educator; Holly Thornton.
Chapter 30. A Curator and a Catalyst: Reflections on the Editorial Work of John Lounsbury; David C. Virtue.
Chapter 31. How Do We Thank Oxygen? Reflecting on John Lounsbury; Rick Wormeli.
Chapter 32. Quotes of Note; Kristina N. Falbe.
Chapter 33. A Legacy of Leadership and Mentorship; Stacie K. Pettit.
Chapter 34. Putting It in Writing; Amanda Wall.
Chapter 35. Capturing John's Voice in Selected Publications; Micki M. Caskey and Steven B. Mertens.
About the Editors.