Q: What are your plans after retiring?

Madame: “After retiring, I would like to travel both domestically and internationally. I also plan to spend more time doing crafts, particularly making things with washi, the Japanese handmade paper.”

Q: What are your favorite memories from working?

Madame: “My favorite memories from working are the relationships I have developed with students and teachers alike. They are truly the highlight of my teaching career. I still keep in touch with many students from the late 90s.”

Q: Whom will you miss the most?

Madame: “I will miss my colleagues, especially Madame Harden, Señora Jones, and Frau Shafran. They have been wonderful friends throughout my teaching journey..”

Q: What advice would you give to the students and people?

Madame: “I would offer this advice: ‘Your mind is a garden, and your thoughts are the seeds. You have the power to grow flowers or weeds. Choose positivity and cultivate a beautiful garden.'”