Cecilia, our library technician at KEC emailed staff a fabulous inspiring article that appeared in Winnipeg’s Free Press featuring Isabella Dryden, a teacher of eight decades who takes the transit bus three times a week to work at Creative Retirement Manitoba where she teaches computer classes to seniors. Isabella is 99 years of age. She admits that she’s proud of all the students whom she’s taught throughout her lifetime and many of those students have done great things in life. Ms. Dryden is amazing and truly inspires us to live life to its fullest potential. Yes, I am thrilled to hear that she will be honoured on March 23, 2017 for all her dedication in educating youth and adults over the past eighty years.
Isabella believes the essence of teaching isn’t just lecturing rather, it’s an act of creativity. It’s imperative that today’s teachers pique the interest of their students. Isabella states that “we’ve become less conscious of the world around us and that we need to get out and see the world…don’t become sedentary with our eyes focussed on our iPhones” (Isabella Dryden, Free Press 20/01/2017).
With all the skills that we possess, it’s valuable to share them with others so that they,too can help many people experience a better day.
Uncommon Beauty in Writing 