Retiring Staff

By Nitya Nara news staff

WHAT ARE YOUR RETIREMENT PLANS?

Fine Arts: 2001-2023

I’m taking what you would call a gap year. One of my friends suggested that after I retire especially from teaching to just take a year and figure out what I miss. For example, do I miss being around students? Do I miss having a job, somewhere to go every day and a schedule? I’m trying to figure out what I will be doing.

WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?

I love the energy of interacting with young people. I like the daily routine of seeing people [and] for the most part interested in being here. The nice thing is get to see them mature and develop into pretty neat young adults.

Science: 1994-2023

WHAT ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE STUDENTS?

English: 2000-2023

At some point in life, you’re going to have to have a thought in your head. It’s very easy to stop trying to possess your own thoughts due to all the technology we have in today’s world. School is not about the end product, it’s about the pursuance of the thinking that gets you to that place.

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?

I will miss working with the colleagues and of course the students. I have been able to work with people across multiple disciplines and teach students with them, which has been a really cool experience. I am also going to just miss coming to school everyday and that routine is no longer going to be there.

WHAT ARE YOUR RETIREMENT PLANS?

English: 1993-2023

A lot of traveling. I have grandchildren and we have a lot of friends throughout the world. We are planning to visit Bermuda, Curacao. Mostly my plans are, spending time with my family especially my grandchildren and have fun.

PracticalArts: 1993-2023