How long have you been enrolled in the SMC Emeritus program?
3 years
What was your occupation prior to retirement?
Admin Assist for Santa Monica-Malibu USD.
What was your highest level of education?
High school graduate – no college degree.
What are the top three reasons why you value the SMC Emeritus Program?
- Location
- For my mind, body, and soul
- Free
Pearls of Wisdom: What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
Listen, absorb, observe, learn. Don't worry about what others think of you.
How would your advice to your 50-year-old self differ?
Stay young at heart.
What are some of your biggest accomplishments in life?
Worked for SMMUSD for 33 yrs. Also, pulled myself out of some dark places.
The SMC Emeritus Program has helped me as a lifelong learner because no matter what age, we can always learn something new.
The best part about being an SMC Emeritus student is the opportunity to grow and learn about things that interest me with people my age.