Response to
Ludwig W. Eichna, M.D., 94, Medical Educator and Innovator

To the Editor:

When I was a medical student at N.Y.U. class of 1959, Dr. Eichna was my medical professor. Very frightening, as you had to know your stuff. Many years later he came to Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn as an OB student. When I introduced myself as one of the attendings there, and explained that I was an ex-student of his, he said, “I'm just a student.” He fell in with the other students and we taught him how to deliver a baby.

Alan Lefkowitz, M.D.
Boca Raton, FL

Response to
A Hearing Impaired Teacher Helps Children Discover

To the Editor:

I can so relate to Mrs. Bodner! I was born with a fungus infection in both ears. I was also born premature, which didn't make things any better. I have no hearing in one ear and very little in the other. I don't wear a hearing aid, but do read lips. I too am a special education teacher who also majored in psychology before changing my field to generic special education. I love what I do and look forward to each and every accomplishment that my students make. I feel that my own disabilities make me a better teacher for my students. My hat is off to this neat lady.

Susan Cannaday Russell,
By email  

To the Editor:

It is very encouraging to read your article. Keep up the good work. I am a teacher of the hearing impaired in India.

Latha Raj,
India

Response to
Teachers of the Month

To the Editor:

I am very impressed, but not surprised, by Mrs. Trum's achievements.

Angela Glaser,
Newport Beach, CA

To the Editor:

What would you do about non-English speaking students whose native language is not Spanish? How would you teach them? Don't they deserve the benefits of bilingual education? How would you address this if there were one student who spoke Indian in a group full of Spanish-speaking students? These are the questions that still need to be addressed.

Samantha,
Bethlehem, PA

Response to
Step Back In Time: Historic Richmondtown, Staten Island

To the Editor:

I enjoyed this article. My teacher wanted us to research Richmondtown because we are going there soon and this was the perfect website to help me do my research. Thanks!

Joseph Pascalino,
Staten Island, NY