tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712640935255311366.post3813039743442474522..comments2024-03-13T00:23:23.730-04:00Comments on A Gender Variance Who's Who: Paula Grossman (1919 - 2003) music teacherZagriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124379637664963835noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712640935255311366.post-31510866274635620372023-03-22T21:52:39.355-04:002023-03-22T21:52:39.355-04:00Then-Mr. Grossman was my music teacher at Cedar Hi...Then-Mr. Grossman was my music teacher at Cedar Hill, in 4th and 5th grades, in 1967-69. We moved to Greensboro, NC, and I remember being surprised when she popped up in the national news. She was an active teacher who engaged students, producing entertainment programs with wide-spread participation. Her classroom presentation was energetic and effective—a big personality. I also remember that one-on-one, she was friendly and tolerant and treated me with respect, almost as an adult. She did fail miserably in teaching me to play clarinet. But that wasn’t her fault—just the first hint that I had no musical talent. It is too bad that she didn’t come along in a time when we can recognize that people like her are not a threat. The school cost itself a good teacher. Jay Gervasinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712640935255311366.post-32939407199912310812019-06-15T10:20:13.223-04:002019-06-15T10:20:13.223-04:00I moved to Basking Ridge in 1971 from Brooklyn, NY...I moved to Basking Ridge in 1971 from Brooklyn, NY. It was the whitest place with Protestant values that rivaled Calvinism. I couldn't wait to leave and get back to sanity. Hoe she stayed there is amazing.joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663578563712053814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712640935255311366.post-83704654378139267452019-03-07T20:51:08.342-05:002019-03-07T20:51:08.342-05:00She was my teacher in school and was a very good t...She was my teacher in school and was a very good teacher. I would love to read her book if I could only get a copy.Jeff Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04895997724791486459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712640935255311366.post-38938118383365997872014-08-11T21:44:58.306-04:002014-08-11T21:44:58.306-04:00Paul was also my teacher in the 6th - 8th grade. W...Paul was also my teacher in the 6th - 8th grade. When this controversy started, I was then a young newspaper reporter and Paula granted me an interview. I found her to be quite serene, probably realizing that she would never teach again and accepting it. She remained the master of the awful joke. She greeted me with "you've changed, but who am I to talk?" Was he an effective teacher? During my career as a social studies teacher, I frequently used music in the same way I would other art forms. I will never forget Paula, not for her sex change, but for her love of students.Munzer's Maniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11656267343556843777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712640935255311366.post-20120382288685608842013-03-04T18:56:07.240-05:002013-03-04T18:56:07.240-05:00This individual had been my music teacher; I belie...This individual had been my music teacher; I believe I was in 6th grade. He was a good teacher and a decent man. I wish him the very best, and he most certainly should NOT lose his job. His fine ability to teach has nothing to do with his gender. He should be treated with the same respect as anyone else. I give him credit for having the courage to do what he felt he had to do. God bless him! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08116705669863895798noreply@blogger.com