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It is rare…

… that you find a teacher that leaves an everlasting impact on your life; one that you know you will never forget. I am thankful, that I have found such a teacher, but sadly she was taken away too quickly. Ms. Bulgaris was more than just a teacher: she was a mentor, a remarkable human being and a “grandmother,” to her students. Ms. Bulgaris was one of the kindest individuals that I have ever met in my life. She always cared about the well-being of her students, as she paid attention to the smallest details. She was one of those teachers that actually read your absence note, because she wanted to know why you were out. She wanted to make sure you were feeling well and she always offered help of all sorts. Her kindness transcended into the classroom. She never yelled at her students, even when she knew they were not giving her the attention that she deserved. She always gave that extra weekend before collecting assignments. She was just a perfect teacher: caring, knowledgeable, helpful, and pleasant to be around. There are so many memories that stick in my mind from her class. Those wonderful smiley faces that were put on your homeworks that made you quite happy after getting a 60 on an English quiz, her jokes during classroom lectures, the Hershey’s chocolates on Valentine’s Day, and so many more. She was not only an inspirational person, but a wonderful teacher. She covered the material in depth, and wanted her students to learn chemistry. The 9th floor halls will surely miss her. They feel incomplete, without Ms. Bulgaris’s book cart rolling down the hall, with her pocketbook always on the cart. As I am writing this, there is so much more that I want to write, but cannot express in words. Ms. Bulgaris’s personality and character cannot be described in words, because she truly was an angel on earth. If I were given the chance, I would have paid more attention in her class. I would have listened to every word she said and copied down every word she wrote. I would have visited her during her free periods and told her how much I appreciated her. Today, all I can hope for is that she lived a great life and that the Stuyvesant community never forgets her. I know I will never forget such an amazing teacher, person, and “grandmother.”

—Allen Granzberg (‘09)

Thank you…

… Ms. Bulgaris for the Chemistry & (covalent) bonding you have taught us about science and about life. It was in your class that we fostered our friendship, aone that still grows to this day, and we owe it to you. We will always remember your smile from when we sang Chemistry carols around Christmas time. You will be missed.

—Bemise (and friends), Class of 2003

Ms. Bulgaris was…

… one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. She was kind, generous, dedicated, and inspirational. She encouraged all of us to do our best. She even encouraged the students that couldn’t tell propane from methyl ethyl ether to at least try their best. What I will remember most about her is her smile; I have never met anyone with a more heart-warming smile.
I had Ms. Bulgaris second term sophomore year. I was very tired and stressed during that time, so one day I decided to stay home from school. When I came back to school the next day, one of my friends told me that I had missed Ms. Bulgaris’ birthday. The entire class sang happy birthday to her, and I was devastated to hear that I had missed such a joyous event. It’s been almost a year, and I am still upset that I never got to sing happy birthday to her. I know it’s a little late, but…

Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Ms. Bulgaris,
Happy birthday to you.

—Jacob Rath (‘09)

Friends and colleagues…

…of the Biology Department fondly remember Ms. Bulgaris as a truly dedicated professional who not only mentored and loved her students but was challenged by her role as a chemistry teacher.

We will always be reminded of the warm friendships we share her endearing smile and for the lady-in-scholar she exemplified.

Elizabeth Fong, Chairperson
Biology Department Staff