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Rosalind Picard on Edith Ackermann

by Janine Liberty

Jan. 5, 2017

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I will always remember Edith as cheerful, intellectually playful, and intellectual about play. She was patient with answering questions and truly seemed to love learning. I am grateful for the time we had with her here.

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