Remembrances of Frank
For anyone involved in educational technology in Michigan, and certainly those involved with MACUL, Frank Miracola was a name heard frequently. Sadly, we lost Frank on October 15, 2010 to his battle with cancer. During his career in ed tech, he had many honors and awards bestowed upon him. While these were certainly important to Frank, the
impact he had on individuals was what mattered most. So, to recognize Frank’s contributions to MACUL, we have compiled remembrances from several of MACUL’s Past Presidents.
Frank was an inspiration to both teachers and colleagues. His willingness to share his knowledge and expertise with others was a shining example of the best of what we do. Ricki Chowning
What comes to my mind when I think of Frank’s MACUL participation is his passion for Educational Technology and his eagerness to be a frequent presenter at MACUL conferences and other events. Ren Baldwin
Frank’s tireless energy for and dedication to the education of children will be greatly missed by MACUL and the State of Michigan. His collaborative efforts helped MACUL move forward in reaching its mission. I will always remember Frank as a guy who got the job done and had fun while doing it. Jo Ellen Miskowski
When I think of Frank Miracola and MACUL, I think of a mentor, a lifelong learner, a teacher, integrity, and an outstandingly effective leader. In Frank’s passion and vision for educational technology, his work ethic in reaching goals is unparalleled. From a personal perspective, I’ve always appreciated Frank’s warmth, sensitivity, sense of humor, not to mention his love for homemade cookies! Barb Bartosiewicz
I knew Frank way back when we were both classroom teachers in remote Macomb County schools experimenting with how to use technology in our classrooms. Frank was a passionate innovator in using technology to connect his students with others around the world. Frank applied that same passion when he got involved with MACUL. I remember his passionate discussion with keynoter Clifford Stoll during our Board dinner in Detroit and nose-to-nose
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all the way back to the hotel on the People Mover. As President, Frank challenged the Board to think big and take risks to grow the organization. Frank was the prime motivator in the instrumental move to hire a full-time Executive Director. That bold challenge, more than any other factor, is what has propelled MACUL towards being the national leader that it has become in the area of technology in education. Pete Mantei
When we moved the MACUL office from Wayne- Westland to Lansing in 1999, Frank and I had many discussions. We decided a move to the Lansing area made sense and the Board agreed. Discussions then turned to our ability as President and Vice President to move the organization forward as is, or whether we should look toward hiring additional staff. Frank’s favorite saying “show me da money” kept coming up throughout these discussions. We were not sure if we could afford additional help, but he and I both knew that to grow MACUL, we needed help. After we decided that we had probably found “da money” we began interviews for a replacement secretary and an Executive Director. In the fall of 1998, we hired our first Executive Director who could devote full time to MACUL. Hiring Ric Wiltse was the smartest thing we could ever have done. Bill Wiersma
Frank Miracola was truly an ardent supporter of MACUL, even long after he left the Board and his position as President. We didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but I understood his passion for the organization and respected everything he had done to help build MACUL. I also respected Frank’s work on a collegial level in the RITS (REMC Instructional Technology Specialists) group. When I remember Frank Miracola, I think...energetic, enthusiastic, smart, funny, caring, generous, fervent, interesting, and hard-working. I was honored that Frank considered me to be one of his “goombahdies”. We will miss you, Frank.
- Diane Zoellmer Winter 2010/11 | 35 Miracola
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