Unfortunately it is too late too thank the folks responsible, but for what it is worth....
I owe my love for reading to 2 people, Ms.Sims my 2nd grade teacher and Ms. Morton my 3rd grade teacher. Both these ladies not only taught me how to read they also instilled the ideas and concepts of fun in gaining knowledge. So here's too you Ms. Sims and Morton, you gave me a gift that will last forever, I wish I could have thanked you in person.