Episode 306: "Ain’t Gonna Retire During Covid Without Saying a Proper Good-Bye" with John Teeples - a podcast by Amy Perras

4:43 AARP Discount at El Pollo Loco

5:44 John’s retirement during the pandemic

6:29 Construction paper chain good-bye

10:00 Connecting with our students

11:51 We are not their friend but a mentor

12:01 What students need

12:17 Advice for first year teachers (and veterans)

13:22 Improve your lessons annually and take notes that day about how the lessons went

13:44 Don’t be afraid to ask for help

14:07 John as a perfectionist in recovery and how he overcame

15:00 Poor first period

15:36 Start your first period after your prep period! That will free up your evening.

16:07 Copy machine mania

16:31 DeeO’HGee (John’s dog) cameo!

17:34 Join a club as a co-advisor

18:15 C.A.T. cameos

19:15 Tips on fundraising

19:26 New Rules in California “Healthy Snacks”

20:46 One last message to his students

21:25 Virtual Graduation - Fun Fact: John was Valedictorian from his graduating class and Amy was Salutatorian

23:00 Amy’s fear of retirement

23:59 How John processed his retirement date and why he retired at 55.

26:14 Attitude is so crucial

27:06 Staff meetings and changes for next year are so sweet in your last year.

28:03 Top plans in retirement-travel, docent program at L.A. Zoo, improv classes, photography, Disneyland.

3 Places to Travel

-Buenos Aires

-South Africa

-All Disney park around the world

2 Two Animals at the Zoo

-Snow Leopard

-Tiger

1 Improv Game

-Four Corners

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