Norton finds fulfillmentin teaching students at LBC

A t age23,business faculty member Edgar Norton isbarely older than some of his upper-division business students.

But Norton doesn't think his age is a handicap toeffective teaching

"I can understand their needs better,"Norton said "I'mstilla student and Iknow what itis to burn your brain outatthelibrary all semester."

Norton graduated magna cum laude in 1979from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor of science degree in both economics and computer science.

Two weeks after graduation atRPI, Norton went tothe University of Illinois and inAugust 1980 received his master of science degree infinance.

"He's our whiz kid," said Stephen Preacher,a faculty colleague

But Norton's interest arenot buried in hisacademic honors andabilities. His interest isin his students.

"I need fellowship, too," said the 23-year-old instructor "I'm friendly with my students and interested in what they're doing."

Norton has afinalyear to complete at the University of Illinois, after which he hopes to return to teach again at LBC.

In thefuture, Norton hopes to involved in constructing economics plans forthegovernemnt.

"Iwant tobeinvolved with people," Norton said "That's why I've changed my interests from computers to economics—the economy affects the lives of people every day."