A substitute teacher in Maryland is about to celebrate her 90th birthday and the 50th year she has spent in many of the same classrooms.
Florence Binstock Avigan, better known to generations of students as Mrs. Binstock, was honored Friday in Montgomery County. Students and teachers at Springbrook High School in Silver Spring gave her a standing ovation.
"It's overwhelming," she said. "I just don't feel 90."
Binstock, who swims laps five days a week, is a rigorous, no-nonsense teacher, her students said.
"She always makes sure that we gave 100 percent every time we're in class," student Daniel Olabosipo said.
"She's a very charismatic teacher," student Phillip Wesley said. "She's energetic."
Binstock will turn 90 on Sunday.
