JOAN S. YOUNGMAN

I had Joan as my first grade teacher at Mass Fields, when she was still Ms Blackman, and was thrilled to learn that she and my 3rd grade teacher, Mrs Youngman, were one and the same! I was painfully shy and many adults didn't understand my shyness, but Joan was always so kind and respectful. In 3rd grade, I had left my math book at home and when I told her,"I forgot my Sets and Numbers book," she exclaimed,"Susan! I'm so proud of you for telling me! I know that was hard for you." That meant...