Teacher is known for doing for others
Published: August 9, 2005
Finding someone who owes Suzie Huber a favor isn’t hard.
When not working as a family and consumer sciences teacher at Noblesville High School or taking care of her family, Huber spends her time working for others.
Huber helps organize a holiday food and toy giveaway program for Good Samaritan of Hamilton County. She also assists the Meals on Wheels program, Habitat for Humanity, offers time to Ball State University, helps any student who needs it — and more.
“She is very caring,” said Nancy Chance, president of Good Samaritan, who has known Huber since the second grade. “She always was, even on the playground. . . . She would watch out for everybody.”
Work isn’t always easy for Huber, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis almost 20 years ago. The disease can cause problems, from tingling and numbness to slurred speech and paralysis.
She doesn’t let that stop her.
“I say, ‘If I don’t do it this time, I may not be able to,’ ” said Huber, 58.
Huber grew up in Noblesville and wants to help the growing community.
“I want things to be as good for my grandkids as I hope it was . . . for my kids and me,” she said.
Her caring attitude encourages others to become involved with volunteer agencies.
Last year, Huber organized a blood drive for a Noblesville student with Down syndrome and leukemia when she called a blood center.
One of her former students was on the other end of the telephone and remembered her immediately.
“I heard a voice that said, ‘Mrs. Huber, you can do whatever you want,’ ” Huber said.
She found satisfaction in the blood drive in the school’s cafeteria.
“There was a former student with a need, and a former student who could help me get what needed to be done,” she said. “I’m in teaching for kids, and it’s nice to know that even when they are out, you can still help.”
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