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From her hairdresser friend Lacey

Hi Christy, it's Lacey from Naturally Pure Salon. Thank you so much for dropping off the letter to my salon informing me of the service details for your mother. Unfortunately, I won't be able to ...

2017-09-18 08:29:01

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Cousin Pam

My earliest memories of Pam are from Easter at our Grandma Frank’s house. She, Aunt Sylvie and Uncle Boots, Bobby, and Bruce arrived so meticulously dressed. Uncle Boots and the boys wore suits. “Sylvia Rita” looked like a fashion ...

Linda Copeland

2017-09-08 12:37:16

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From President of Mu Alpha Theta 2001

As President of Mu Alpha Theta, I have had the pleasure of working closely with Mrs. Pedersen this year (2001). I have also spent the year struggling through Calculus with her. For those of you that have not had Mrs. Pedersen as a teacher, I can only s...

2017-09-05 08:27:00

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Remembering Pam at CSMP

It was with great sadness that I learned of Pam's passing. I was priviledged to know her both as a dear friend and faithful colleague. Our work together on the Comprehensive School Mathematics Program (CSMP) was with mutual support both professi...

Clare Heidema

2017-08-28 21:35:08

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From former student Karla

Hi Christy,

I just received an email from St. Joe, sharing the sad news of your mom. She was the absolutely best math teacher I ever had. She was so passionate about math and so kind. She will always hold a special place in my heart...

2017-08-28 19:15:51

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To Mom on her 50th

I always know when a letter is from my mom. Beyond her pretty writing, she uses a distinction that is hers alone - a little heart drawn at the "v" of the envelope flap. I don't know if she's aware that I've ever noticed this, but ...

2017-08-23 20:32:36

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From Former Student Who Became a Math Professor

Dear Christy,

    I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful teacher. I realized that when I was taking her classes, of course, but I didn’t fully appreciate how good she was until I started teaching m...

2017-08-23 10:51:38

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From former student

I'm a near-full-time teacher of medical students and residents now and I've been thinking a lot about how much I have been influenced by your mom's role model of what it is to be a teacher. Some of it is very conscious, but I think a lot...

2017-08-22 12:33:19

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From SJA friend Santa

Dear Christy,  what a gentle yet determined woman your mom was.   We worked together at SJA for all the time she was there.  What I remember most about Pam is her unbounded dedication to her students.  Nothing / no-thing stood in th...

2017-08-22 12:11:02

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Anne's Memory

Because I was in advanced French at St. Joe for my first two years, my schedule didn't allow me to be in honors math as well.  When French was over junior year, I was placed in the honors math with Mrs. P ("3 e's, no t's")...

2017-08-22 07:20:20

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