Beck, Daisy - Daisy A. Beck, Walt's seventh grade teacher in Benton School, Kansas City. Although Walt was an obviously bright child -- his long hours delivering newspapers ensured that he was drowsy much of the time in school -- in seventh grade he was fortunate enough to be taught by Daisy A. Beck. An outstanding teacher with a compassionate approach for young Walt, she encouraged him in his artwork, all the while prodding him to keep up with his more traditional studies. Walt's affection for her didn't pass upon graduation, and in later years they continued to exchange letters until well in the 1940's.
