Susan Ciriclio

Sue was my first photography teacher at CCAC. She was so kind, enthusiastic, and patient instructing us in the very basics. Sue was one of my mentors when I began working on my photo documentary project titled Graffito concerning the Bay Area graffiti subculture...which in 1996 was published as a coffee table book. Sue was always patient, always there for me, as I bugged her on numerous occasions for advice and direction. Sue also was my lead academic (required) sponsor when I applied for...

I was lucky enough to have Susan as a student at Chabot College. She was inspirational for me to work and think harder about communicating through photography. I have lived all my working life grateful for it.

Sue and I grew up together in New York. Then she and her Mom moved to AZ, but our moms stayed connected via letters and Christmas cards. After our mothers passed away, Sue and I kept the Christmas cards going just to stay in touch and wish each other well. I was so thankful that she did this with me.
This year when I didn't receive one of her beautiful cards, I decided to look to see if she was in the news and saw this obituary. She was always so polite and caring. I will miss...

Sue was an amazing mentor, my life would be incalculably different without her knowledge, support and persistence . I've thought of her often since leaving CCA(C) always with exceptional gratitude and reverence.