Sue taught science at Hunter College High School (HCHS) for many years before becoming chair of the science department at Huntington High School.  This picture is from the 1982 HCHS yearbook.  I was very fortunate to be a student in her class for five of the six years that I was at Hunter.

Sue had a significant impact on me during my time at Hunter, which positively influenced the course of my life.  She was an awesome teacher, an extraordinary mentor, and a wonderful friend.   Sue’s devotion to her students was truly special and extended beyond the classroom.  She organized several legendary camping trips, where she took a large group of Hunter “city kids” to the campground on Fire Island.

Although I had not seen Sue in many years, we remained in touch and I would always keep her up to date on the key events in my life.  Just yesterday I was looking at a copy of Gray’s Anatomy in my bookcase, which she had given me as a gift when I graduated Hunter.  I will always remember her sense of humor, motivating spirit, and positive outlook on life.  She was truly one of a kind and I think of her often.