Barbara Willson

Mrs. Willson was an incredibly inspiring teacher. She taught our AP English class back in 1972-1973 (the first year of Project Future where students from two other Catholic girls high schools in San Francisco went to St. Paul's for some classes). She was an amazing teacher (and only upon reading this obituary did I discover that she was in her first year of teaching when she taught us). It has been more than 50 years since she was our teacher and yet when my old classmates and I get...

Mrs. Wilson was a good person and a very talented teacher. I looked forward to every class she taught and considered those times with Mrs. Wilson as a highlight in my years at St. Paul High School.

Barbara was my AP English teacher in 1973. She was absolutely amazing. She was my favorite teacher. After I graduated I would call her just to chat. She also invited me to visit her at her home and that was delightful. She was so joyful, funny and inspirational. I know she inspired hundreds of other students.

Mrs. Willson - you were always the best teacher. At St. Paul´s you helped me learn to enjoy reading!! Thank you.

My deepest sympathies to the family. Mrs. Willson was my favorite teacher at St. Paul High School. I had her for English, Speech and homeroom and worked with her on the yearbook. She sparked my interest in ballet (we both loved Baryshnikov!), leading me to become a patron of the San Francisco Ballet for 40+ years and counting! She was an excellent teacher and I looked forward to her classes. May she Rest in Peace.