Sometimes, it takes a life-changing event to spur people to action. Dr. Lee Buono, a neurosurgeon from Medford, Burlington County, was encouraged by one of his patients to thank Albert Siedlecki, the teacher who inspired him to become a neurosurgeon. In the 1980s, Mr. Siedlecki taught Dr. Buono how to dissect a frogs brain. Nearly 20 years later, Dr. Buono is saving lives. Watch their story.
May 3-9, 2009 is Teacher Appreciation Week – a great time to celebrate the achievements of New Jerseys teachers. This week and every week NJEA is working to highlight the stories of teachers and educational support professionals who are making a difference in the lives of students. Watch Classroom Close-up, NJ on NJN or online to hear more stories of educators making a difference.
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Could you guys please add a closed caption to this video, since it is actually pretty critical for many of people around USA, even among Deaf community. Thanks!
That's so true!
A wonderful inspiring video especially for everyone.
I was lucky to meet my kindergarten teacher after 25 years. It was difficult being an immigrant child when first arriving in North America, but her kind smile and gentle nature helped me grow accustom to the culture. I'm glad I was able to tell her how much she has made an impact in my life.
Dr. Lee Buono is my cousin, our entire family is so very proud of him and his wonderful accomplishments. I wasn't aware of this story until now and I was truly touched. Dr. Buono is an exceptional neurosurgeon, thanks Mr.Si. Michele
you go sie
The beautiful part of life is how we use it to impact others. May we all do our best to encourage and motivate others to strive for their best.
Amazing story!
YEAH SIE! he's my favorite teacher^^
i am a preschool teacher and at first i don't know and not sure that i can be a good role model teacher for all of my students, well this inspired me for my next steps 😀 God Bless teachers in all over the world and let only good things come from us to our next generation! I love you my lovely cute students, one day all of you will be a completely human and do something good to this world! Amen!
I have Mr. Sie as myscience teacher today and although he is confusing at time he a great teacher and is really funny
Dr. Lee Buono placed a "SHUNT" in my brain when I had a hemorrhagic stroke in 2007. He told my wife "He is going to be just fine"! She refused to listen to anyone else speculate. 20 days later I came out of a COMA and 50 days later I walked out of REHAB! I now own an insurance agency in Texarkana, AR. One day I am going to go see Dr. Buono and thank o him in person. Until then, Dr. Buono, I thank GOD for you and your work!!
i once stuck a paperclip in the outlet on the desk in Mr. Si's science class
I go to his class every day for science! He's hilarious. Favorite teacher evar!
Dr. Lee Buono was a classmate of mine at Memorial Middle school, congrats to Lee for going on to become a neurosurgeon and helping others. Mr. Si was a great teacher, I remember him!
Really inspiring. Everyone has a hero. My hero was an elementary Teacher who did not discriminate his top student dispite the fact she is from a minority background back in Indonesia.
Anyone that watches this remember him always saying:
You could always quite. But when you do, you need to only know a few words- good morning and welcome to mcdonalds.
Lol sie!!
Mr sie was my teacher last year. He showed us this video and man wow it was cool what he did.
two wonderful people- teacher and student
Oh, and btw – He saved my frog brain/spinal cord too. C: