Help fund Bill Langholz's Memorial Educational Foundation

William (Bill) A. Langholz, 61, passed on April 6th 2024 from a rare small intestinal cancer. His life devoted to young minds having taught middle school history for 36 years in Kansas City MO.

This memorial fund will keep Mr. Langholz's legacy alive. It's mission is to provide teacher grants for curriculum enrichment and post-secondary scholarships that directly impacts lives at Center Middle School Kansas City MO.

Bill's calling was to be an educator and his passion was teaching history. He empowered his middle school students to make a positive impact on the future while learning from our past. He encouraged students to explore the world by leading school trips to New York City, Boston and Washington DC.

He touched more than 7,200 student lives over the course of 855,360 direct teaching hours. Outside of his classroom, one could also find him working alongside students on journalism and yearbook projects, assisting at wrestling matches and whatever school administration asked him to sponsor. No matter the situation Bill humbly demonstrated how to be reliable, trustworthy, respectful, loving and peaceful.

His dedication did not stop with students as he was a strong advocate for his colleagues as well. He welcomed and mentored new staff, student teachers, first year teachers and seasoned professionals. He was involved with the National Education Association (NEA) and the district's committees to elevate curriculum and promote educational reform. It is no surprise that his comrades became fast friends that turned into long-term, family relationships over the years.

Bill would want us to remember the words of George Washington, "Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all."