Mrs. Nelson was my 5th grade teacher at Edgewood Elementary during the 85-86 school year. She had such a positive impact on my life, and she was the first teacher I had that made me feel special, smart, and worthy. I have thought of her with fondness many times over my life, especially when I was in college to become an elementary school teacher. In of the classes we were tasked to write about teachers that inspired us, and I included dear Mrs. Nelson. She made learning so much fun and engaging, and you could tell how much she loved teaching as well as her students. Fast forward many years later I saw her on Facebook and sent her a friend request, and lo and behold she still remembered me! I’m saddened to hear that she has passed, and I send my deepest condolences to her family. She was loved by her students, and we were so lucky to have her in our lives. May her memories and love be a blessing to all that grieve her.