FRANCES M. LASHOTO
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Dana D Deiana
March 23, 2025
Will never forget Her unmatched inspiration and passion for teaching. 46 years later I am ognizant of her voice and articulation instructions. Such a legacy.
John Dalton
March 1, 2023
Had a very memorable oral interpretation class with her in 1988. At times, she'd be late to class having just come from coaching Michael Dukakis for his debates with HW Bush. There were also rumors, not confirmed or denied by her, but subtly winkingly encouraged, that she'd coached Kennedy for his debates with Nixon. Which worked out better for Mr. Kennedy than it did for the aformentioned Mr. Dukakis!
It was truly an honor to learn from Fran. It was like learning oral interpretation from Yoda. So much brilliance and wisdom in a very small frame. Rest in Peace, Professor.
Jeff Manning (Emerson class of 1974)
January 15, 2021
Fran was a great influence in my education at Emerson College. Her contribution to my academic journey allowed me to earn a masters degree at another university and start in a PhD program at a third. Just recently I was reading a book on the 1988 Presidential election campaign and Fran was mentioned as a speech coach for Michael Dukakis. Kindest regards to her loved ones.
Dana Deiana
October 20, 2020
Also one of MY FAVORITE PROFESSORS At Emerson College and quite influential in my formative & impressionable
"World View" during turbulent times.
One of her favorites,
Cicero, once said:
"Life for the Dead consists in being present in the minds of the Living!"
R.I.P.
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Helena H. Ashby
September 26, 2016
May you rest in peace and happiness and I will always treasure the Public Speaking skills I developed as your student in Public Speaking, Voice and Articulation and Oral Interpretation.
Rhea Becker
September 21, 2015
Professor LaShoto was a wonderful person and teacher. All these years later, I still remember her.
Patricia Bowen
August 30, 2015
Mrs. LaShoto was an inspiration to me when I first began to read at Mass. I attended one of her workshops and later knew her from Emerson College. I cherish my memories of her and am so grateful to have had the opportunity to have been one of her many students. She was a true gift.
Michael Parise, Life & Spirit Coach, www.parisecoaching.com
April 2, 2015
Mrs. LaShoto taught me everything I knew about public speaking and gave me the confidence to stand before almost any size crowd and speak with clarity and focus. I'll be forever grateful to her.
Steve Sookikian
April 1, 2015
My deepest condolences for your loss. Our parents are so much of who we are. She will be in your heart always.
Malcolm Alter
March 30, 2015
Dear family,
I am saddened by Fran's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. She was one of my best professors at Emerson College. I had the greatest respect for her.
March 30, 2015
Dear Meg,Kathy & Kip,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmly,
Karen Trimble-D'Amico
March 28, 2015
My love and prayers to Ka, Meg, and Kip.
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