Our Retirees, 2015

ADETFO would like to congratulate

Horst Bogensberger on his retirement from Riverview P.S. Sue Fenlon on her retirement from Chapleau P.S. Rico Iacoe on his retirement from the Education Centre. Sue Johnson on her retirement from Sir James Dunn P.S.

Thank you for your service and friendship!

Some of my happiest memories of

teaching are of the fun we had in

the Primary wing at Parkland.

I miss teaching children and I miss my fellow teachers,

but I am grateful to have had the opportunity to teach

because it is a very important job. I do not miss yard

duty in January, nor do I miss report cards.

My husband and I are not exactly living a life of

excitement and adventure but, although no longer

engaged in stage performances, I continue to sing in a

local choir.

Best of luck to all the other retirees.

Sincerely,

Judith Bouliane, Parkland P. S.

Judith

Nancy Erickson, Tarentorus P. S. I have been fortunate to teach with outstanding staffs and principals at Echo Bay, S.F. Howe, Lakeside in Elliott Lake, Greenwood and the last fifteen years at Tarentorus. Teaching French, I have

enjoyed watching the children grow from toothless grade one students to independent grade eight students who are prepared for high school. I have many wonderful memories of coaching students in cross country and track and field, celebrating in their triumphs. My future plans start with my son’s wedding in July. After that, my plans include hiking, biking, kayaking and travelling with my husband, who retires in September.

Nancy

Ooops!

It’s a challenge to recall specific details from a 26-year teaching career. Overall lasting impressions of colleagues and students are what stand up to the passage of time. Here are my thoughts:

Laughter * a trusting, respectful environment where we comfortably

laughed at ourselves and at each other.

Discovery * exploring who we are, what in the world works, and where

we are going from here.

Joy * the exceptional feeling of happiness we all felt as we laughed

and discovered together.

A career in teaching has given me the unique opportunity to return to childhood without giving up the wisdom achieved through maturity. You’ve heard it before, "I wish I’d known then, what I know now!".

When school is over this June, I plan to make no plans! After the summer, I am looking forward to a work-free September. After that? Well, I have no plans!

Jacqueline Fairbrother,

Riverview P. S.

Jacqueline

My fondest memories begin with my first year of teaching. I started my career at Searchmont Public School. Fellow teachers and I would car pool from town all the way to Aweres. From there, we would hop on the little school bus and continue on along our way travelling down the winding road, stopping to pick up the school children along the route. Cherished friendships were formed and little did I know how many more collegial friend-ships would be made throughout my career.

Memories that stand out for me with the children are the Christmas Concerts, Dance Extravaganzas, cross country skiing at lunch time, and the time I was assistant coach of the basketball team—when I knew absolutely nothing about

basketball.

I look forward to the gift of time to do whatever I wish. My husband and I plan to return to Europe to continue Part Two of our bike tour. I leave with fond memories and I look forward to the next chapter in my life.

Lena Fata, Kiwedin P. S.

Lena

I accepted a teaching

position at Blind River

Public School in 1978,

planning to stay only one

year then return to

Toronto, and I never left.

I loved the school and my students, the town, and fellow staff

member Pat Fortino. We married and raised our family who

all attended Blind River Public School — so for the past 37

years, there has always been a Fortino in the building.

Because we live in a small community, I

have been fortunate not only to teach my

students but to watch them grow up. It is

fun to see them around town and many

stop to remind me of happy memories

they have of our time spent together.

Now I look forward to having more time to spend with my own

family, and perhaps some travel.

Carol Fortino, Blind River P. S.

Carol

Elizabeth My happiest memories of teaching are varied.

Every day I looked forward to the comments

and connections my students voiced throughout

Read Alouds. It was always a satisfying

moment when observing my class at a glance, in what may have

seemed a chaotic Math Task, and everyone was engaged in Math

Talk.

I will never forget the fun had by all during Medieval Feasts and

Pioneer Days (and yes, I had fun too!). Special days such as

Halloween and Valentine’s Day will never have the same

anticipation or excitement. Over the years, my students have

referred to me by many names. Only the appropriate ones are

listed here: Teacher, Miss, Madame, Ms. Rousselle, Mr. Cell,

Mom, Grandma and the most endearing was – Grandpa?

On the flip side, what won’t be missed are all 3 Report Card

Seasons. I wonder ... how many written words was that? I’ll let

you gather that data and do the math.

The future looks different and exciting! My husband Gary and I are

currently making preparations to build a new home on our beloved

Lake Lauzon. I look forward to the physical nature of my next

assignment, but I am not sure if he is as keen. Freedom 55 here I

come!

Elizabeth Rousselle, Central Avenue P. S.

My teaching career began thirty years ago on Manitoulin Island. It has been a very busy, challenging and rewarding career.

I would like to thank the many great colleagues I’ve had the privilege to work with over the years.

Now I’m looking forward to a new chapter in my life.

RETIREMENT PROTOCOL

NO MORE RULES

– PHASE 1 effective June 27, 2015

I will:

NOT wake up at 6:00 a.m. during the week or on weekends (unless I choose to).

NOT have to worry about report cards, interviews, assessment, and staff meetings.

NOT have to live by the bell or deal with supervision.

NOT have to prepare Long Range Plans, Annual Learning Plans or lesson plans.

I will:

plan some lessons at the golf course.

continue to be active by hiking, snowshoeing, walking, and working out at the gym.

be sleeping in, spending more time with my family, travelling, reading, keeping up to date on world news on my IPAD.

miss my colleagues and friends I’ve made throughout my teaching career.

wave to the school bus as I’m heading to the best retirement classroom which happens to have 18 holes.

Nicole

Nicole Senra, Esten Park P.S.

Wendy

Teaching has been a wonderful career. Many changes throughout the 30 years which kept your mind active and learning curves never stagnant.

My favourite part of teaching was always when the students finally had success with a concept and that famous look on their face when they said that's easy.

Interacting with students during sports activities at school and in the community always gave you a different perspective into their lives.

I truly enjoyed my many years involved in the unions of FWTAO and ETFO, for the union activities as well as the social aspects and networking.

Although I miss much of this (having retired in November 2014) the days of retirement are great. The freedom to snowshoe and hike whenever and to sit and have tea and dessert when the feeling strikes.

I look forward to spending some time gardening and more time relaxing and fishing. It's my time now and I'm loving IT.

Wendy Todesco, Sir James Dunn P.S.

I’m too busy having fun to send in a picture!

Ah

Ha!

Lynne L

Part of me, I hope, will remain in the hearts of my students. I have always believed in my students and their ability to learn. I hope that the time they have spent with me as an educator and a guide will enable them to find their place in the world.

I wish for the broken hearted to find happiness and laughter.

I hope that my students have found their voice because they matter.

Lynne Vallée,

Rosedale P. S.

“Retirement is the beginning of life, not the end.” - How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free

“The key to retirement is to find joy in the little things.” - Susan Miller

“The trouble with retirement is you never get a day off.” - Abe Lemons

“Retirement means no pressure, no stress, no

heartache... unless you play golf.”

- Gene Perret

“Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The

goal is to enjoy it the fullest, but not so fully that you run

out of money.” - Jonathan Clements

“Retirement itself is the best retirement gift.”

- Abigail Charleson

“Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go

forward and make your dreams come true.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Been there, done that!” - Anonymous

Write your own!

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