Bruce Pollock

March 7, 1961-October 29, 2024
Celebration of Life - Saturday, March 22, 2025

Bruce Pollock (known by his students as Mr. Pollock or Mr. P.) dedicated his entire life’s work to serving students as an educator. During his 40-year career, half of which he spent at Crystal, Bruce was so much more than a teacher, administrator, mentor, coach, advisor, and colleague. He was, as they say, a “school person” through and through. Wholly devoted to his teaching colleagues and students, Bruce deeply understood the responsibility of educating the next generation of young minds. In his own words, Bruce reflected, “colleagues and students … provided constant laughter over the years. I chose the perfect career for my personality.” Thank goodness he did, as his impact on all our lives is immeasurable. 
Bruce was known as “Mr. Crystal”. He cared about everything and everyone school-related. He would arrive at Crystal before the sun rose and be there until well after it set, always showing up and stepping up for the Crystal community.  Bruce commented that his retirement was like attending his own memorial because of all the nice things said about him. This week, Bruce shared, “Now I have had a year of people reaching out with their overly generous memories that have warmed my heart. Thanks for embellishing those memories.” 
Bruce’s selflessness in the face of his heartbreaking illness was inspiring as noted by these words that he asked to be shared directly with the Crystal community: 

"With my interest in history and architecture, long association with and love for Crystal, and enthusiasm for the revitalization of its Mansion, I ask that any donations in my name go toward Crystal’s Thrive Together campaign. When complete, the building project will have transformed the spaces within the centerpiece of Crystal’s Upper School campus to a vibrant 21st century learning environment while preserving the historical details that make the Mansion so special. I am excited by the prospect of benefiting many generations of Crystal students to come."
-Bruce Pollock, October 29, 2024 

Donate to the Bruce Pollock Memorial Fund to Support the Thrive Together Campaign

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