Memories of Susan by Carole Haber

Carole Haber, faculty member and the Wendy Shattuck Chair in Voice at NEC, knew Susan as both a supportive mentor during her student years and, later, as a faculty colleague. She shared:

”Oh the stories I could tell you about Susan. It brings tears and puts a smile on my face at the same time.
I first met Susan when I was a young graduate student at NEC. Even though she was not my teacher, she was always supportive, encouraging, and caring about my singing. Five years after getting my Master's at NEC, I was asked to join the voice faculty. There was Susan with that encouraging smile, being as supportive, and caring to me as a young teacher. I learned so much from her. She was a wonderful chair of the voice department with her honesty, and fairness for every teacher.

What I will remember most is her very bright timbre coming through her studio door down the hallway, yelling, "Noooooooooooo." It always made everyone laugh, and to this day, it brings such lovely memories of a wonderful, compassionate, and caring teacher.

We all loved Susan.”