I think the biggest contribution that Mrs. Foxwell made in my life outside of academia is an expectation to expect more of myself.  I think that people who achieve noteworthy accomplishments in their lives almost always have or had someone in their lives who instilled in them a sense of "Well... Why not me?"  While I have not necessarily accomplished anything of major note in my life, I could confidently say that I have gone beyond the expectations of the typical middle-class track that someone like me was probably destined for.  I can't thank Mrs. Foxwell enough to this day for shaking things up in my mind and my life...

BTW, I know that this comment is being posted well past the initial conversation, but I was hoping that someone here can give me some sort of update on her.  I checked on Google and found minutes from some Park Ridge Town Hall that indicated that she is still alive and active (I can't see something as mundane as age and death stopping that woman...)  Anybody know what's up?

PS:  I never had Mr. Kreeda, but I was aware of the rumors floating amongst the students about his.... ahem... orientation... I remember the boys would always white out the 'K' logo on the urinals in the bathrooms in some sort of reference to him.  However, all the friends I had who actually had him as a teacher offered nothing but glowing praise.