Linda Jan Danziger

Jan Danziger was life-changing for me. She opened up an entire new world that I had never been exposed to. Our family moved to Plainfield when I was a junior in high school and the very first art class I ever had was with her. It was so amazing. She discovered my talent immediately. She encouraged me in every way that a gifted teacher can. I rarely ate in the cafeteria as you could find me in the little pottery room, throwing pots almost every day. She taught me color theory composition techniques for numerous art materials, and most of all she open the door to art history for me. I attended the University of Vermont and studied fine art and education. I became an art teacher all because of Jan. I taught for 35 years in public education, both art and drama in northern Michigan where I still reside with my family. I am still teaching private lessons, and exhibiting my work, and of course multiple shows a year.
I remember her as a tiny sprite of a woman, full of energy, love and creative spirit. Anything was possible in her classroom. She never said no. It was wonderful to see her smile in the obituary photo. That´s exactly how I remember it. I will always be thankful to Jan Danziger for changing my life setting me on a wonderful course of creativity that has lasted an entire lifetime. I want you to know that she made a profound difference in my life. Sorry for your loss.
Patricia Foss Tinney. Graduate of Twinfield high school 1975.