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Eliya Criniere
Oct 27, 20233 min read
Charlie the Monshur Man
My Dad's playful pursuits taught me the importance of cherishing moments of pure joy, even in the midst of life's daily challenges.
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Megan Criniere
Oct 17, 20233 min read
Happy Birthday Charlie
Please join us tonight at 7:30pm CT for a live steam interview with David Popovici, my brother-in-law and missionary about Charlie
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Rob Parker
Oct 11, 20234 min read
Charlie, a Man of Passion and Prayer.
I was taken aback by Charlie's sincere passion for Jesus and a deep desire to engage the Lord in prayer. Charlie had a clarity, conviction,
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Ryan Corrigan
Sep 19, 20236 min read
The First Annual Bright Lights for Kids Ride
- A Cycling Event to Honor Charlie Criniere and to "Break the Cycle" of Child Abuse. 1,900 kids are abused every day | 13,000 kids are...
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Ryan Corrigan
Aug 27, 20232 min read
One Year Later... We Remember
- One year since the passing of Charles Criniere by Ryan Corrigan Former students, colleagues, and friends gathered to remember the life...
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Eliya Criniere
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Charlie - The Math Lover
A few years ago, I was studying for a college algebra final at just 16 years old. It was stressful, but I had the best tutor in the world
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Eliya Criniere
Apr 8, 20232 min read
Family Devotions with Charlie
by Eliya Criniere This past week my sister and I were reminiscing about our bible times with our dad. If you knew anything about my dad,...
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Ryan Corrigan
Apr 3, 20231 min read
The Life of Charles Criniere Episode 3 - The Early Years
Charles Criniere was raised by his single father after his mother fell mentally ill. He became more violent, had very little supervision ...
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Eliya Criniere
Mar 16, 20231 min read
When Megan Met Charlie
I'm excited to share this amazing interview of how my mom met my dad. Hearing my mom tell the story of meeting my dad is so inspiring...
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Ryan Corrigan
Feb 10, 20233 min read
Video Series Episode 2 - The Life of Charles Criniere
In this second video episode of the Life of Charles Criniere, you'll hear part two of how Charlie and his brother Eric survived the gang...
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Megan Criniere
Jan 7, 20232 min read
The Life of Charlies Criniere Video Series (Ep. 1) Surviving the Gang Culture
Charlie's story of being a graffiti artist named "Orphan" to an incredible man of God who "fathered" the next generation needs to be told...
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Jeremy Clarkson
Nov 29, 20225 min read
The Criniere Scholarship Fund
To honor the memory and legacy of Charles Criniere, the Grandview High School Math Department has decided to establish a scholarship
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Brad Franklin
Nov 7, 20223 min read
Charlie the Good and Faithful Servant
First off, I learned that I don’t teach math to students; I teach students to flourish in math.
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Erika DeBenedictis
Oct 31, 20223 min read
How to Be Like Charlie
It is so easy to get sucked into the pattern of this world: Go to school or work, get some money, spend time scrolling on the internet...
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David and Rebecca McCorn
Oct 24, 20224 min read
Charles - Mr. Salt and Light
Charlies Criniere WAS Salt and Light. In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus calls believers to be SALT and LIGHT to those around them.
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Coach Reggie Morris
Oct 17, 20225 min read
Charles Criniere - the Minister of Math
One of my favorite stories of Charles as a math teacher was how told the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 with five loves and two fish!
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Sean Cates
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Charlie's Fearless Love
“But gentleman, if it’s dangerous for us..isn’t it also dangerous for these young kids we are trying to help and get off of these streets?”
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Autumn Arthur
Sep 13, 20225 min read
Far More Than a Teacher by Autumn Arthur
Memories of Mr. Charles Criniere from a Former Student When I found out about what happened I was in complete shock and denial. Even now,...
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Ken DeBenedictis
Sep 10, 20224 min read
Charlie the Fruitful Tree
by Ken DeBenedictis Something broke in me the other day when my friend died. It was so jolting. There’s something about hearing of a...
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