Yes, I’m still retired and no, it no longer sucks. Looking back at my career path, I can say, without a doubt that I enjoyed teaching far more than administration. I feel that my moments of biggest impact came in the classroom and not the office.

Currently, I have three part-time jobs that keep me as busy as I want to be. Two are related to education, but the other is not. These work commitments typically consume just a few hours during the week and still leave me the the freedom to juggle my calendar and accommodate my whims.

Do I regret choosing education as my career path? No. My years as a teacher and then administrator were good ones. I worked hard, enjoyed my days and felt that what I did was important. The connections I made with others along the way still provide me with lots of memories to savor and stories to share.