Life after teaching

By Jackie Yates2022-09-21T08:50:00

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What would you do if faced with early retirement after 30 years in the chemistry classroom?

Reaching retirement is a major milestone in any career. What if you reach it earlier than expected, because of ill health? This is the scenario that confronted one chemistry teacher recently. She shares how she faced taking early retirement from a teaching career she loved, and how she’s transitioning to a meaningful and fulfilling new life.

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