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Connections I never wanted to be a teacher
Ellen Van Housten describes her surprise realization that teaching found her. She recalls being steered into teaching, discovering impact while directing plays and guiding students, and later embracing teaching seniors in retirement. She reflects on the joy of human connection through communication and the moment the columnist accepts her identity as a teacher.
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Ellen van Housten
Laguna Woods Village
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