Got an email this week that Mrs. Conte, who was Hannah and Eliza's 5th grade teacher, had died over the weekend. She died of cancer that was related to her decades of smoking, which is even sadder.
She had taught in MUSD from 1963 to 2000 - that's a lot of years of teaching! There were those who didn't like her, but I thought she was a great teacher - she certainly did well by our kids who had her. I know she had strong opinions - and her own way of doing things - but then, lots of teachers are like that.I believe she gave Eliza and Hannah some great skills that have served them well in their educational and academic pursuits. I couldn't find Eliza's class picture, hence only Hannah's is posted. I hope my memory isn't playing tricks on me and it turns out Eliza didn't have her or something!!
