2012 Summer - Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center

Mickey Lit Reading Corner
Seven years ago the Early Childhood Center dedicated
the Mickey Lit Reading Corner in memory of Mickey
Lit, a JCC preschool teacher for more than 28 years.
During Mickey’s years of teaching, she touched so many
lives. Children that were in her classroom many years ago
are now sending their children to the J.
The Ungar family in particular has now enrolled their
children in the preschool. On their first day back in
August, Suzanne Ungar walked by the reading Corner
and immediately recognized Mickey’s name and beloved
painted giraffe in the library. She shared her experience
with co-director, Dani Hibert, As we passed the Mickey
Lit Reading Corner, it made me feel at ease, knowing that I
remember my wonderful preschool experience, and know that
my son Emmett will be given the best here. Suzanne also
remembered Mickey reading to her, I have fond memories
of her voice, particularly of her reading to us at story time.
In addition to Mickey Lit leaving such a profound
impact on her students throughout the years, she also
left the school some of her teaching tools and books.
Recently, Marla Geser, Ethical Start coordinator, came
across a box of Mickey’s items and found beautiful
hand drawings representing some of the Jewish
holidays. Marla stated I wanted to preserve the drawings
and showcase them to the children and parents for years
to come. The Early Childhood Center has now framed
the work and they are on display in the hallways of the
preschool.
Mickey was a valued and treasured teacher and the
Early Childhood Center would like to thank Mickey
for all of her hard work and dedication through out the
years. Truly it is amazing that one teacher can have such
an impact on past and future generations.
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