Susan Korb Johnston

I am still trying to come to terms with the reality that 50 years have passed with lightning speed since that spring day in 1962 when all our friends signed the purple Clan-O-Log with encouraging best wishes for a happy life. Choosing UCSB at the naïve age of 17 where the legendary beach parties competed with academics might have been a mistake. The distractions diminished with a move to UCLA where I managed to earn a BA in 1964, an M.Ed. in 1974, and an Ed.D degree in 1982 (Go Bruins!). Southern California became home on a permanent basis with the decision to take a prized teaching position at UCLA’s laboratory elementary school followed by 38 years at California State University, Dominguez Hills as a professor of Teacher Education. I have been grateful for the opportunity to publish articles with outstanding colleagues, participate in creative grant projects with mathematics and science professors, and impact many future elementary and secondary school teachers over the years. I feel so fortunate to have found a life partner with whom each day is special. His wisdom, sense of humor, and zest for learning new things makes the future seem rich with possibilities. My beautiful stepdaughter Jeanine lives in San Francisco with her wonderful husband and two children. Currently, I am most passionate about my volunteer efforts with "Compassion and Choices". This year we are trying to pass SB 380 the End of Life Option Act which will make medical aid in dying for the terminally ill a permanent choice in the state of California.