OHP - The Citizens Archive of Pakistan's Oral History Project: Yolande Henderson

[spacekarachi]

I had her as a teacher from grade 7 till grade 11/'o' levels, by far the best teacher I have ever had. A fantastic person, strict but totally fair, I am glad I had her positive influence in my life.

[anasayaz]

i have only in her school for only a year. but there is something that stood out about her. I remember going in for the entrance interview she talks about in the video. She asked me who my favorite author was and I said Shakespeare. She laughed so hard.

[iskanderbadshah]

thank you, whoever is responsible for this..thanks so much..this is invaluable.

[njalil]

If anyone knows her e-mail address could you kindly send it to me via personal message? Thanks in advance.

[SalmanAbbas0]

@njalil she doesnt have one

[njalil]

One of the most caring individuals I know. I owe her a lot in life. I see her motto's never changed :) It wasn't about studying to her. It was about education. Making us "better human beings". I've heard that line from her a lot and it's a moral I shall never forget. Thank you Mrs. Henderson!

Nabil Jalil (Class of 2002)

[cahmlad]

I was privileged to have been taught by the great Mrs Henderson, in 1985-6, when her son was also in my class - we were good friends. I remember with fondness the extra classes during the school break, where we would write and write (and then play football) - I realise now Mrs Henderson was doing more than she needed to, to help us succeed. She worked very hard, giving everything for what she believed in.

N SIDDIQI (Class of '86)

[nomypomy]

The Best of the Best, Mrs Henderson

[gdabreo]

One of my favorite teachers! You gave me a love for English Literature. I feel as though the characters I met in Literature in your class, are old friends. You were one of the first teachers who told me I could write well. God Bless you for that. Now so many years later, I might actually write for a living. We were all very lucky to have you as a teacher.

[tommypasha]

Truly a great teacher!! She is by far one of the few individuals who have had an everlasting positive impact on me. She inculcated in me the love of reading and writing and an appreciation for the written word. She and Mr. Thomas Hawkesly, our literature teacher taught us to savour every word of prose and poetry, like a morsel from a gourmet meal and to peel away the layers of meaning of every sentence and explore it from different aspects.

[azhmbb]

Mrs. Henderson, you're one person that I can never forget. Thank you for all your guidance and advice.

[DamhaSirah]

One of those people who have left a deep impact on my life. Whatever I am today, I am because of this truely remarkable lady. One of the greatest people I have ever known.