Life After Teaching: What I’ve Learned & What Comes Next

In this video, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the course of my teaching career and how they’re shaping this next chapter of life. After 30 years in the classroom, I’m officially retired—but far from done creating, connecting, and growing. Whether you’re approaching retirement yourself or just love a good heart-to-heart about life, creativity, and purpose, I hope you’ll find something meaningful here. Let’s talk about showing up for the work, for others, and for yourself—at every stage of life.

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🎬 Video Timeline:

0:00 Intro
0:59 Fins Your Creativity
2:06 Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway
2:58 Say Yes!
4:35 15 Minutes a Day
5:53 Trick Yourself
7:06 Give Yourself Grace
8:12 Help Others Shine
9:08 Don't Wish Your Life Away
10:26 Love Your Work, or bring the love!
11:50 What's Next?
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