To the Editor:

Every Friday, I have the opportunity to meet my Newtown neighbors — vicariously — through Snapshots. I admire the individuals who live in our much-appreciated town.

I block out the photo before I read the text and imagine what the person might look like based on their responses. Once I look at their faces, I feel as though I know them.

This past week, the focus on Virginia Zimmermann elicited nostalgia. We are both educators and had a most memorable teacher who inspired and guided us. Mine was my 10th grade English teacher, Jack McDevitt, now a famous science fiction author.

I’m still teaching high school English — starting my 55th year this fall interacting with the best humanity has to offer: teenagers. Even though I will be 77 soon, their enthusiasm, energy, and spontaneity evoke feelings of timelessness. Rather similar to Virginia’s experience, I imagine.

Oh, and turquoise is my favorite color, too!

Anita R. Holtz

Sandy Hook