When Should You Retire?
When Should You Retire? The Skills and Models of a Happy Retirement By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox This article first appeared on Paul Fox’s blog here. [Portions reprinted from…
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Over a Half-Century of Music Education
Over a Half-Century of Music Education A teacher in Louisiana looks back and continues to forge ahead. By Lisa Ferber This article first appeared in the October 2018 issue of…
The Happy Percussionist: Another Approach to Retirement
The Happy Percussionist Another Approach to Retirement By NAfME Member John Beck “If you are doing something that you enjoy doing, why stop doing it?” I retired from…
Pursuing His Passions: Faith, Family, Farm, and Music
Pursuing His Passions: Faith, Family, Farm, and Music Fred Ritter Recently Retired from the Nebraska Public Schools By NAfME member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article originally appeared in…
Retirement . . . It’s a Private Matter!
Retirement . . . It’s a Private Matter! By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox This article first appeared on Paul Fox’s blog here. The clock may be ticking (28+ years in the…
Countdown to a Smooth and Satisfying Retirement
T-Minus Three Years… and Counting! Countdown to a Smooth and Satisfying Retirement By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox This article first appeared on Paul Fox’s blog here Are you retired, retiring this…
Retired from What? Do Music Teachers Ever Retire?
Retired from What? By NAfME Member Paul Fox This article first appeared on Paul Fox’s blog here. Do music teachers ever retire? Not really! The other night, I was attending…
Post-Employment Prep: New Places to Go
Post-Employment Prep: New Places to Go Resources for Retired Music Educators By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox This article first appeared on Paul Fox’s blog in two articles here and…
Surviving and Reveling in Retirement
Surviving and Reveling in Retirement By NAfME member Paul K. Fox , Retired Music Teacher and Performing Arts Curriculum Leader Originally published October 1, 2016 © Edutopia.org; George Lucas Educational Foundation. …
Embracing and Mentoring the New Music Educator
By: Mary Correia As a newly retired teacher of thirty-five years, and having had more than a hundred student teachers during my career, I am passionate about ensuring effective…
