By Janet W.B., July 20, 2011 — In 1945, at the Moore School, there were two classes of sixth graders. I felt so lucky to have Miss Potter as my teacher. Even then, I could see the beauty of a person within.
Her teaching style brought out the best quality in every child and her best idea was to have the class form a club each year. In her second year of teaching, we named our club, “The Carry On Club.” All matters of business came before the club each Friday. The officer rotated weekly and everyone learned to lead and to follow.
The Carry On Club became a model for my life. Each day offers new opportunities and how we perceive our contribution affects everyone nearby.
The next year Miss Potter was married and we were all invited to the wedding. She sent boxes of wedding cake to our junior/senior high school for each of us to celebrate her happy day.
Teachers show their love for children by respecting their space, and we grew stronger that next year knowing that she still cared for the Carry On Club.
Sadly, her gift of teaching was cut short due to death in 1947.