After all these years, and we’re still saying “Thank you Betsy!”
Dear Editor:
I had vowed a couple of years ago to stop writing letters to the editor, after my lover almost handed my head to me on a platter for being too quick to criticize. However, this is one letter that I feel must be written, esÂpecially by me.
The topic, is Betsy Gotta, and the subject is giving credit where credit is due. Having just completed her Plus class, all I can say is that she is one classy lady! All the way through the class I was constantly amazed at her deÂgree of patience and great professionalÂism. Not once did I see her lose her composure, or appear irritated. I’m sure many would agree that many times she would have been justified in being less patient.
Week, after week, Betsy Gotta stood up on that stage in front of a wide range of multiple personalities with varying moods and different learning abilities, and demonstrated what the word “professionalism” is all about. EvÂery student was treated with respect. Her humor was never cruel or at someÂone else’s expense. Betsy didn’t stand up on that stage to prove how good she is or to stroke her ego. She stood up there to teach. And, teach she did! The enthusiasm and mastery of the class bears testament to her talent as both a caller and a teacher.
Not once did I hear anyone say anyÂthing negative about Betsy, which I think is unusual in a diverse group such as ours. Reason? In my opinion there just wasn’t a reason to say anything exÂcept nice things about a great instrucÂtor!
I’m sure I speak for the vast major-ity, if not all, of the Plus class when I say, thank you Betsy — you were fabuÂlous — just marvelous!
-Richard Bearse
