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Rita Pierson: An outstanding teacher and educator, with a great sense of humor.
In 2013, Rita passed away at the age of 61, after a remarkable 40-year teaching career and as a prominent speaker and advisor to teaching organizations across the U.S.
Rita, who held a doctorate in education, received numerous honors and awards for her work.
But it was her insight into people and her sense of humor that made her an excellent teacher and attracted a huge audience when she spoke publicly.
To laugh with Rita and learn how she made a huge difference in the lives of children, please view this PBS sponsored 7-minute, 48-second TED Talks video:
Rita Pierson Ted Talk
Editor's Note:
To gain more wisdom and humor from Rita in a 6-minute, 49-second talk, click here. To learn more about Rita, click here. In her personal life, she was married to Rev. Clarence Pierson, and was a mother of three and a grandmother of three, and she lived in the Houston, Texas area.
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