This morning I taught three third grade classes for the Teaching Artist Program with the Acadiana Center for the Arts. In my retirement, I found a way to teach and have fun. This is it!
The students were filled with joy and freedom while painting with watercolors. I played music to inspire their color choices. Some created abstract designs while others painted subjects they knew and loved.
After two music and painting sessions, they wrote a poem about their favorite painting.
Just look at their faces! I told them that I am happiest with a room full of kids writing.
Reflections on the Teche 
Such joy all around!
Margaret, you are definitely using some of your many gifts and talents in your “retirement” gigs. I, too, enjoy these slightly different opportunities to teach in different ways,
Look at those smiles! I’ll bet you’re beaming too! Glad you’ve found some ways to enjoy the best parts of teaching in retirement.
You’re living your best life – doing what you love and spreading joy by building writers and artists. I need your talent, skills, and drive to figure out what’s next here. I don’t want to sit in a chair in retirement, but I need to work a lot less than I do. I’m so glad you have found your niche.
I love everything about your slice! I am retiring in June and would love to find ways to still teach and have fun!