Phyllis Aldrich, Carol Carroll and Me

Years ago I worked for Phyllis Aldrich at the BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services)  in the field of of gifted education in upstate New York.  This was my first job in gifted and I can truly thank Phyllis for introducing me to this field!  Carol Carroll an accomplished pianist and amazing piano teacher whose students perform in several recitals throughout Saratoga Springs was the third person of our terrific team.  I have saved materials Carol sent me about her students and recital programs.

Phyllis was married to Sam Aldrich, a cousin of Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller, with Sam instrumental in CAPTAIN getting seed money.  A Harvard trained attorney, Sam did not like the field of law and instead wanted to devote his life to public service.  When CAPTAIN began, Sam was Director of Youth Services throughout NY state.   Sam passed away this past year.  His memoir, Dancing with the Queen, Marching with the King is fabulous!  Queen Elizabeth, Martin Luther King.

Though unclear, this photo shows the three of us at lunch -- simply a marvelous and momentous reunion.

Me, Phyllis in back, and Carol.  Lunch, Friday the 13th
at the Old Bryan Inn