Tuesday, July 7, 2020
I have always been grateful for my Niskayuna education. Marie Felthousen (always Mrs. to me, the student) was my stand-out 11th grade English teacher. She encouraged my interest in reading and and even more, my love for writing. I have a paper somewhere ? written for her class. I remember specifically reading "Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis ( among others) and I was totally involved. Good class discussions; she was fair, with oft-times sarcastic, but right-on, criticism and observations. ( A- on the paper if I recall.) Fun and interesting (with that demure smile !) and I always felt she cared about me.
I have seen Mrs. Felthousen from time to time (Co-op, of course !) but not in a long while. She always remembered me,
a student from 50 years ago, and I am sure she remembered countless students. I am so grateful that, during one of those
Co-op sightings, I shouted out: "You were one of my best teachers ever !" She gave me the demure smile.
Thank you, Mrs. Felthousen. You have made a difference in my life.
Jeanie Bunnecke
