Read some of the things that have been said about Susan over the years by her students and colleagues...

Susan as Chair of the Voice Department at New England Conservatory:

“The reason Susan was asked to stay on as chair of the department was because she handled details and conflicts with such grace, hard work, support and dedication to the students and the department. She was an inspiration.”

“She was unselfish, hard working, a wonderful colleague, a model of the role that a Chair can play.”

“She cared about responsibilities and performed in an exemplary manner for ten years as the head of the department. She accomplished a great deal where students and faculty both benefited.”

“She was known for helping and advocating for better pay and benefits for her colleagues as well.”

“Susan did a phenomenal job as Chair of the department.”

Susan as a teacher:

“She was thanked for speaking on behalf of gay and lesbian students at the diversity meeting. She is courageous, heart-warming and her concern is well-placed.”

An accompianist said, “Susan paid attention and solved problems taking care of not just students and colleagues, but accompianists as well.”

“I learned about life and choices, not just singing and technique, from Susan.”

A colleague said that “Susan earned our affection and our respect as well as our gratitude.”