Rebecca Lynn Vizulis

Shuang from China here. Ms. Viz was one of my favorite and most important teachers in my life. Without her and the exchange program between DSHS and Hangzhou High School, I couldn´t have seen so much at a young age. We haven´t talked much since I went back to China-just a small reunion when she came to Hangzhou in 2009(?) and a few emails. But I always keep my dearest memories of Ms. Viz in my heart. I believe she´s done an immeasurably great job in making the world a better place, by...

Fond memories of Becky from high school. Sweet person who was always nice to everyone.

Becky will be missed; she will stay in my memory as the vibrant person whom I have known for the last 25 years. We met in 1999 or 2000 when I was working at Northeastern and she participated in a series of workshops that I facilitated for teachers. Shortly thereafter we started a Book Group on Historical Topics; it was a highlight of my life. The bimonthly meetings at her house were a fabulous way to stay connected with a group of thoughtful and engaging educators. In particular, I loved to...

Mizz Viz. Rest in power and peace. I join Dave and Hannah in saying how incredible a teacher you were for us. Thank you for making me scour the Globe for articles on Sri Lanka and opening the world to me as a result. Thank you for understanding our teenage humor and in so doing, secretly teach us. Your message on your second to last day with us is one I will treasure. May your family know peace and comfort in this seismic loss - and may Light Loving Perpetual Shine.

Ms. Viz was one of my favorite and most important teachers. I still quote facts about the history of Iraq and the Kurds that I learned in a project I did for her. And she gave me so much support when I was preparing to go to Latvia with AFS. My deep condolences.

MsViz was a favorite teacher of mine and many others from our 10th grade Western Civ class in.. 1989-90. She took our antics in stride with grace and humour.

I am so sorry for your loss. Becky was always so positive and supportive of public education and the Newton Schools Foundation. She will be missed.-Beth Tishler

A wonderful and supportive teacher. She was one of my favorites.