Ms Crawford taught English and reading at Westchester.
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I had Mrs. Crawford for junior English. She was a tough and no-nonsense teacher and didn't put up with any B.S. from her students. I don't think a lot of students liked her, but for some reason I did. She is actually one of the few HS teachers that I can remember clearly. She was great at putting one in his or her place when needed. I still clearly remember an incident in class in which she asked me a question and as a smart-ass I answered something like "I'm only interested in Sex, Drugs and Rock N' Roll!" She quickly retorted "I don't know about rock n' roll, but I'm sure you know nothing about sex and drugs!" The class had a great laugh at my expense, but she was right. And instead of being insulted, I felt respect for her for being so good at nailing me with a great comeback for being a jerk.
I had Mrs. Crawford for Sophomore English and study hall too. I thought she was such a good English Teacher- that I wish my schedule would have allowed me to have had more classes under her. She was top rate. As others have said--she meant business, and commanded respect. No problem there! Look at the age and attitudes of the students she was schooling! If you got ro know her-she was very compassionate, and had a great sense of humor as well. I was glad she was a regular English teacher-not for the K classes. Therefore-she made sure you knew, and practiced, all the proper fundamentals- that the accelerated classes glossed over. She was one of the inspirational people, that would influence me into channelling my talents into English and writing. I even dedicated my first book to her. It is a real shame that she never got to enjoy her retirement, as she sadly passed away in her 60s duing the mid 1990s. We need more Mrs. Crawfords in the world, and I hope others will add to this thread. thanks for your time in reading this--Robert Rees class of 1970
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Michael Brandon Stone (1970)
I had Mrs. Crawford for junior English. She was a tough and no-nonsense teacher and didn't put up with any B.S. from her students. I don't think a lot of students liked her, but for some reason I did. She is actually one of the few HS teachers that I can remember clearly. She was great at putting one in his or her place when needed. I still clearly remember an incident in class in which she asked me a question and as a smart-ass I answered something like "I'm only interested in Sex, Drugs and Rock N' Roll!" She quickly retorted "I don't know about rock n' roll, but I'm sure you know nothing about sex and drugs!" The class had a great laugh at my expense, but she was right. And instead of being insulted, I felt respect for her for being so good at nailing me with a great comeback for being a jerk.
Monica Rene Shawver (Wilson) (1983)
I had Mes Crawford as a teacher too. I really liked her as well. She made me think about where my life was headed. I saw her caring and humorous side.
Robert "Bob" Roy Rees (1970)
I had Mrs. Crawford for Sophomore English and study hall too. I thought she was such a good English Teacher- that I wish my schedule would have allowed me to have had more classes under her. She was top rate. As others have said--she meant business, and commanded respect. No problem there! Look at the age and attitudes of the students she was schooling! If you got ro know her-she was very compassionate, and had a great sense of humor as well. I was glad she was a regular English teacher-not for the K classes. Therefore-she made sure you knew, and practiced, all the proper fundamentals- that the accelerated classes glossed over. She was one of the inspirational people, that would influence me into channelling my talents into English and writing. I even dedicated my first book to her. It is a real shame that she never got to enjoy her retirement, as she sadly passed away in her 60s duing the mid 1990s. We need more Mrs. Crawfords in the world, and I hope others will add to this thread. thanks for your time in reading this--Robert Rees class of 1970