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| Dr. Clemmie Webber (1913 - 2012) |
Gene Zaleski
The Times and Democrat
July 28, 2012
Mr. Zaleski,
Thank you for writing a fitting tribute to the life of Dr. Clemmie Webber (http://bit.ly/nyk_clemmie_webber).
I spent perhaps one week with Dr. Webber as a student (in Dr. Carl Clark's high school SAT camp at SCSU circa 1985), but she was a mentor, hero, and lifelong inspiration to me.
Dr. Webber was in her early 70s by then, but she was razor-sharp and insightful.
She taught a few classes during the camp on vocabulary (the meaning of words), and language (how words are used) - and how language was more important than vocabulary.
I did not know it at the time, but those few days with her would influence my decision years later to help start a school (Tech High Charter School in Atlanta, GA), and to develop games that enhance math students' language skills.
This is what makes a great teacher:
1. I remember her 25 years later.
2. She could relate to all students.
3. Every word she said was insightful.
Rest in peace, Dr. Webber - and thank you.
Sincerely,
Derrick Brown
Calhoun County High School (Class of 1987 Valedictorian)
http://reachthenteach.blogspot.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/dbrowndbrown
"Do not mistake activity for achievement." (John Wooden, noted achiever)
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