Nathalia Payne (1939-2008) of Evanston and Chicago. Known as "Tootsie" to family, she taught French in the Chicago Public Schools from 1961 to 1993. From approximately 1977 to 1993 she taught at Whitney Young Magnet High School. Mademoiselle Payne is well known for having inspired her students to be extraordinary in life. This is a permanent repository to remember her and to be inspired by her lesson. To get write permission, please contact an existing member.