Golden Apple Award: Joy Maisner Elizabeth Lee Black School
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It’s hard to believe the school year is almost over.
For one teacher at the Elizabeth Black School at the Barber National Institute, her career is almost over too but not before she’s honored with a golden apple award.
For 38 years, Joy Maisner has been teaching and inspiring young people at the Elizabeth Black School, her decision to work with children with special needs came in the mid-1980s.
“I met a little guy at Erie Infants Home, I was doing my internship there, and he was so different,” said Maisner. “I fell in love with him and I just knew in my heart I was ready for that and I came here.
The Barber National Institute is a special place for everyone; students, their parents and even the teachers.
“It’s just a very happy place to be at and when you see the growth from these kids, it just melts your heart,” said Maisner.
