Stunned to find out that Andrea has died. I worked with her years ago at Dieruff High School. I have good memories of sitting in her lovely art room and talking during our breaks. She was a dynamic personality and a great asset for the art and theater departments. So talented and such a beautiful person. So sad.
You are amazing. You Gave me tough love. But understood me. It wasn’t like other teachers who see you as a child. You talked to me like an adult and was there for me in a really dark time. You were the teacher I always went back to visit after I graduated. You pushed me to my MAX!! The first teacher to make me cry. A week before the show “The Wiz”, I didn’t know the song to one of my solo songs and you stopped the pit and ran down to the stage and ripped me a new one that I cried. But the next day I had the whole song memorized and perfected. You were our choreographer and director. The reason our theater company won its first award for “Best Choreography for The Wiz” in its second year competing in the Freddys. I also loved how you always introduced me at a Dorothy whenever someone knew was around! lol. Andrea you were a huge part of my adolescence and A big part of the reason I am who I am. You gave me my first stone the Red Jasper 11 years later and I still carry it with me everywhere I go. You’re light and laugh lives through me!! Love you so much!! - Tiare aka Dorothy
