A LOOK AT GIVING
AN NCE ALUM’S LEGACY OF GIVING The Greenblatt Memorial Scholarship for special education teachers By Nicholas A. Love
Judith Greenblatt’s dedication to teaching was part of her daily routine. Judge Joel Greenblatt saw the commitment firsthand — fondly recalling his late wife discussing teaching experiences at the evening dinner table. He remarked how she would stay there after the meal, finishing her lesson plans. This is why Judge Greenblatt established the Judith Greenblatt Memorial Scholarship in his wife’s honor. Judith Greenblatt, who passed away in 2013, came to the profession of teaching later in life after raising her children. A 1980s graduate of the National College of Education’s Wilmette campus, she received an M.Ed. in Educational Therapy and worked in special education.
life’s passion. “She was an incredible teacher, so devoted to her students. Especially those with special needs,” explained Judge Greenblatt. The Judith Greenblatt Memorial Scholarship will support students who are following in Judith Greenblatt’s footsteps by pursuing a degree in special education. “I wanted to create something in her honor and her memory that would live on long after I’m gone and would honor students who have financial need, good grades and have a calling to go into special education,” said Judge Greenblatt. Judge Greenblatt knew his late wife as a giver. This scholarship is his way of honoring that character of giving. “The purpose behind the scholarship is to give something back to where she got her degree. It’s a way to pay it forward,” he said.
Providing education for students with special needs was Judith Greenblatt’s area of expertise, but it was also her
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