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I'm with you, joanna. I've found what I love to do. I just wish that I

was making more money at it so I could do it all the time...

posted by saul_relative on April 5, 2007 at 9:58 PM | link to this | reply

She inspires me

to find something I love to do and keep going.

posted by joanna360 on April 5, 2007 at 12:15 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks, lindo. I'm just glad you didn't say good luck and vaya con dios.

posted by saul_relative on March 31, 2007 at 11:23 AM | link to this | reply

good for you

posted by lindo on March 30, 2007 at 11:10 PM | link to this | reply

And it is why I am headed back into the profession, lindo.

posted by saul_relative on March 30, 2007 at 8:43 PM | link to this | reply

As should we all, afzal.

posted by saul_relative on March 30, 2007 at 8:42 PM | link to this | reply

A wonderful story

As a former teacher (I retired at the ripe age of 30) i can understand why this lady feels like she can go and on, few jobs give the satisfaction that teaching offers, it is challenging, rewarding and totally consuming. Thanks for sharing.

posted by lindo on March 30, 2007 at 12:37 PM | link to this | reply

I feel inspired . God bless her .

posted by afzal50 on March 30, 2007 at 12:02 PM | link to this | reply

You're absolutely right, Talion. All we seem to hear about today are all

teachers needed and all the teachers jumping ship for more hospitable vocational shores...

posted by saul_relative on March 30, 2007 at 10:45 AM | link to this | reply

Of course they can, TAPS. Never too old to learn...

posted by saul_relative on March 30, 2007 at 10:44 AM | link to this | reply

saul_relative

This is a great human interest story, especially considering nowadays we only speak/hear about the failings and short comings of the public school system.

posted by Talion on March 30, 2007 at 10:11 AM | link to this | reply

Saul_relative

I would love to be one of her students.  If they can have a teacher of 88 couldn't they have a student of 69?

posted by TAPS. on March 30, 2007 at 9:55 AM | link to this | reply