Special Education teacher Ms. Ann Goldstein was recently diagnosed with cancer. If the recent Langley blood drive held in her honor is any indication, Ms. Goldstein’s incredible impact on her students has left them wanting to help her in any way they can.

“She cares about each and every one of her students, and her students remember her and understand this fact. She tries to reach every student and tries to motivate them to rise to their potential,” said Special Education teacher Ms. Joyce Spechler.

Ms. Goldstein team teaches with English teachers to give additional help to students who may be struggling in English. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in humanities and a Master’s degree in special education, according to Ms. Spechler.

Sophomore Jovanny Jadacki, who had Ms. Goldstein freshman year, said she found Ms. Goldstein to be a very generous, helpful teacher. “She was great to work with, she has that energy to not give up on her students. She cares and wants me to get better.”

English teacher Ms. Jennifer McAdams, who team teaches with Ms. Goldstein, described Ms. Goldstein as a little lady with a huge heart. “She knows how to give that extra push in a way that even some of the more difficult students will listen. Ms. Goldstein is one of the most selfless people that I know.

Ms. Goldstein also has told her classes every year about the student who named his dog Humbaba after the character in the epic “Gilgamesh,” said Ms. McAdams.

“Ms. Goldstein always gets the most fantastically huge smile when she remembers how that student came in year after year to let her know how Humbaba was doing,” said Ms. McAdams.

Ms. Goldstein’s son Ben describes his mother as a loyal, giving and loving person. “She cares deeply about her family, her friends, and her students. She is someone who is very positive and strong regardless the adversity she faces,” he said.

Because Ms. Goldstein is such a selfless person, she hopes that others will help work for a cure, instead of sitting around and worrying about her. “Let’s take her advice and do all we can to raise awareness and support for cancer research–and hopefully one day, we can beat this crummy disease,” said Ms. McAdams.

Ms. Goldstein is doing well so far and is waiting to receive further treatment, according to her son.