Charles Beach:
CLASS OF 1965
Leigh High SchoolClass of 1965
San jose, CA
Charles's Story
Well, here it goes. After high school I went to WVC and SJS, but wasn't real serious about school at the time. I thought I would rather be making money, so I dropped out. I had a bunch of nowhere jobs. I did work at the Mercury-News for a few years. That was cool. Craving some excitement and adventure I joined the CHP in 1973. Long story short I got hurt on the job and was medically retired after almost ten years (damn knees). The doctor said I needed to find a line of work that would allow me to sit on my ass. So, I went back to school and got a degree in accounting. I worked for a lot of companies, and ran my own practice for 20+ years. I got tired of sitting behind a computer screen. In the midst of my mid-life crisis I came to the realization that I only had a few more years of working, so why not do something I always wanted to do - teaching. Back to school I went and got my teaching credential and a mas...Expand for more
ters degree in Special Education. I have been teaching math to special ed. kids for ten years. I totally love it. Some months I feel a little guilty when the pay me for something I enjoy so much. So when people ask me about my past I tell them that I have had three careers. One very exciting. One very boring, and one really fun career.
Away from work I have been married to my best friend for 33 years. We have three great kids who are all grown up. No grand kids yet. We have been living in Riverside, Ca since 1975. For you NoCal'ers, Riverside is about 60 miles east of LA.
Update 1/15/14:
I have since retired from teaching. Do a lot of woodworking for a hobby. My first grandchild was born last week, so I am entering a new phase in my life.
Another Update, 11/20/15:
I have been separated from my wife for about two years now. I spend my time between woodworking, writing, Playing golf, and enjoying the quiet!
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