Glad I moved from the school district. 40 years is for selling drugs to kids? is that all?

Article does not say he sold to kids. Evidence of this would be worth a higher sentence then.

Kudos to the Upper Saucon police, notably one of the finest in the Commonwealth, for arresting this vermin and opening a teaching slot for someone moral and ethical.

@Cyndy VeteranWife: It is apparent that you didn't go to school or if you did you slept through all 12 years. You should reread the article prior to writing a response. The article doesn't state the police department; however one could infer if Mr. Dudeck was in FEDERAL COURT that the FEDERAL Law Enforcement Officers were involved with the transaction.

It is extremely unlikely that UST police and the Lehigh County DA were not involved in the matter from the beginning. Yes, I agree the Fed's were likely involved as well.

Also the Bethlehem Police and Northampton DA, since.......... "Police arrested Dudeck coming out of his home at 1715 Watkins St. in Bethlehem"

So many parents are so happy that tier kids don't go to southern lehigh but from the ones who do go there or did will know that Mr. Dudeck was the best teacher ever. Everyone has their own life styles and unfortunately he chose the wrong one to live. Every one looks at the teachers who do drugs but don't look at the horrible teachers that are still in the schools. Don't discriminate just because of his life style. He's a great guy!

People fail to realize that "ALL WALKS OF LIFE" have individuals with mental health, drug and alcohol related issues, marital issues, and a host of unknown issues. I agree a "Great Teacher" doesn't leave school to sell drugs. As a result, he will be serving time in prison for a situation that he got involved in very similar to Michael Vick. The question is will society accept him back without passing continual judgement. Thoughts are welcome!

I went to this school and had Mr. Dudeck as a teacher. He was an excellent teacher and had a profound impact on my life. Not only did he teach me about the shop, he taught me about maintenance, productivity, time lines, planning. He also probably saved my life a few times over. I very vividly recall an afternoon when Mr Dudeck drove his car up next to mine while i was in the car leaving the parking lot. I had just gotten my license a few months before. He told me that he noticed I wasn't wearing my seatbelt and how stupid that was. He told me that he always feels like he's going to fall out of the car when he doesn't have his on. A few months later, I was driving home without my seatbelt on. I was about 5 minutes away from the school when I remembered what he said and put it on. 2 minutes later down the road, I lost control of my car and the vehicle somersaulted over 100feet into the woods. When I landed, I was upside down, safely suspended by my seatbelt. I think about that every time i put on my seatbelt. Thanks Mr. D.
-Marty Weinberger

I know gary since childhood. He is a good man!! He made a terrible mistake and is paying for it. I am proud to know him. He with out sin cast the first stone. Who are all you people to pass judgement when you do not know the whole story or the man? michael j. Isbansky

I as well had Mr. Dudeck as a teacher and even though he did make a huge mistake like this, he is still a good-hearted guy. I can recall in his class where i stayed after school and i have type 1 diabetes and did not bring a lunch, he gave me his lunch where he bought from burger king. May not be the best lunch but im sure no other teacher would be as thoughtful

Michael, I think you are missing the point of a "comment" page! Also, most people have a good side to them. I wish this teacher didn't CHOOSE this path, but it was HIS choice. I don't care what walk of life you're in, IT'S A COICE! You don't do anyone any favors when you excuse their behavior by claiming some people don't have a choice...that is bull! Mr. Freedom, I am surprised with a name like that, you would make such a comment!