I am a new instructor at my institution. One of the classes I am teaching was previously taught by the department director. I have heard from our Dean how fabulous she was in the course and how much previous students loved her. Well having me teach the course came late in the planning as the dept. director was needed to teach another course related to certification issues. I did speak at length with the prior instructor about her talent and it turns our she has a natural talent and almost photo-graphic memory. Neither of which I have for this subject.… >>>