Mrs. Steverson, my sixth grade teacher (1966), role model and colleague in the teaching profession (1992-2015).  I will always remember her encouragement, kindness and that bright smile.  She touched my life as I went on to become an educator in the Rochester City School District for 24 years.  I thank God for her life and her many talents, but most of all for her" quiet way" of educating me, that I could succeed as an African American in the Education Profession against all odds.  I sincerely, thank you Mrs. Steverson, my journey was awesome!