Don't I look happy in this photo? It's because that cool woman next to me at my San Diego booksigning is Sister Mary Daniel-- my 7th and 8th grade teacher! Now, I wasn't always the best student (I was often in trouble for zoning out and thinking about lip gloss or something) but Sister Daniel had a way of teaching us less motivated students things we still remember to this day. In fact--just moments before this photo was taken, she asked me to recite all the American Presidents which I had to memorize for her class 19 years ago. And I didn't forget one! That's a big deal to someone who still can't get all their sibling's names straight.
So here's to you Sister! Thank you for teaching me to respect my elders ("Don't say 'yeah' to me!") to love math (kinda) and to strive for peace. I really, really hope I didn't make any grammatical errors or typos in this! You still make me nervous...
I LOVE this post! Made me smile and think of a 3rd grade teacher that I had named Mrs. Cramer who took me under her wing as well. Damn, teachers are really important, especially when you have one that is so inspiring.
I love this Erin! Makes me think of my 1st grade teacher, and one college professor - with fond memories. This must have been a great moment.
Sister Daniel is the greatest. She has been a true inspiration to her students, friends and especially family.
I am grateful to Sr. Mary Daniel for everything she has done for me.
Also, I went to B. Dalton last night and finally picked up the new cookbook (last one on the shelf.) We are going to make Chloe's graduation cake from one of the Babycakes NYC recipes.
Great Job Erin!!
I like this post.Made me smile and think of a 3rd grade teacher that I had named Mrs. Cramer who took me under her wing as well.Sister Daniel is the greatest. She has been a true inspiration to her students, friends and especially family.
I too was one of those "not always the best student" and have benefited greatly over the past 33 years from the lessons and values she taught me. Just a few years ago I ran into her on Third Avenue outside a beauty salon and after a brief exchange she asked me if I was staying out of trouble and I too was nervous like I had done something wrong recently. If all the students that feel the same as I do pitched in just a hundred bucks we could send her on a special vacation every summer for the rest of her life! Sincerely, Gary Busk
Geez I hope Benefited doesn't have 2 T's
I too was one of those "not always the best student" and have benefited greatly over the past 33 years from the lessons and values she taught me. Just a few years ago I ran into her on Third Avenue outside a beauty salon and after a brief exchange she asked me if I was staying out of trouble and I too was nervous like I had done something wrong recently. If all the students that feel the same as I do pitched in just a hundred bucks we could send her on a special vacation every summer for the rest of her life! Sincerely, Gary Busk
Geez I hope Benefited doesn't have 2 T's