Lisa Sachs Foppa 1987

Your passion for literature inspired me and taught me how to think critically and analytically. I was also moved by your love for your family, which you conveyed, via personal stories about your children and husband in the classroom. I remember you spending countless hours at the end of the school day editing my papers and teaching me how to improve my writing. The red marks on the paper were disheartening, but you persisted in explaining the errors and how to correct them. You did not give up! You also were so compassionate in your teaching style. I remember a time during those writing help sessions in which I felt overwhelmed by external stressors at home. When I met your warm and tender eyes, the tears began to flow.  Your empathy allowed me to let go of the suppressed emotions and feel supported by you. You were patient and understanding. Furthermore, when I was waitlisted at a college, you offered to write me an additional recommendation. I believed this allowed me to secure a spot at the college of my choice.  Lastly, post college, you accepted my request for assistance with an essay to attend a kibbutz program in Israel.  You supported me with my endeavors and with utmost sincerity and compassion. Thank you for sharing your loving, passionate, and intelligent self with me and offering endless assistance. You were and still are a role model to me.