Friends, family, and former students both near and far came to honor Director of Field Experiences Shirley J. Fisher for all she has done for the college, the community, and the more than 3,300 UA student teachers she placed in nearly 250 schools — via some 165,000 emails and 4,000+ school visits/meetings! (It would be hard to even begin to estimate the number of lives she touched as both a principal and teacher in Flowing Wells School District. Let's just say the number is, well, overflowing.)
To celebrate her retirement, the college held a party at the Lodge on the Desert and announced the establishment of the Shirley J. Fisher Scholarship Endowment. Many people spoke of Fisher's tremendous impact, including Professor Patty Anders, who said, "Her beautiful smile has successfully launched hundreds of young beginning teachers, and she has provided a model for all to learn what is meant by the words, 'professional educator.' "
And then there is Shirley Fisher the Wildcat Fan! She has been to about 480 basketball games and 105 home football games. So, she was especially pleased when Wilbur made a special appearance at the celebration. A toast to Shirley Fisher!
If you'd like to donate to the new scholarship endowment in her honor, please call 520-621-3413.
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