Elaine Hudson:
CLASS OF 1962
Somerville High SchoolClass of 1962
Somerville, NJ
University of the ArtsClass of 1966
Philadelphia, PA
Elaine's Story
Life
After SHS graduation, I attended the Philadelphia College of Art, now the University of The Arts in Philadelphia. I graduated with a BFA in Art Education. I also graduated with my then husband, Bill. We had been married at the end of our junior year in college.
I taught for five years, had a son,Ran, now 42 and a daughter, Alexis, now 39, For twelve years I worked for a local private school, which both the children attended.
In 1990, besides getting divorced after 25 years of marriage, I went back to teaching in public school.
I taught 4-6 grades Art in an inner city Wilmington School for 12 years. Three years ago I moved down to 1-4 grades and am enjoying it. There were few if any discipline problems and the kids were enthusiastic about my subject. I retired in June of 2006.
I love to travel, and have been to both China and Alaska as well as all over the US,Canada and multiple trips to Europe...Expand for more
. I was in France for 2 weeks last year and will be going back again this summer with my daughter to study the Impressionist painters--she is also an Art Teacher.
Both the children are married. My son has a 6 year old son. So I'm a granny. (Still difficult for me to believe.)
I plan to work until 65. Longer if I can still do my job to my internal standards.
Single life is sometimes lonely, certainly after raising a family and being married all those years. Most of the time, I'm way too busy to notice. I have a strong connection to my friends and family.I am also more fortunate than many in my position in being financially secure which inables me to do a lot of things...especially travel.
Did I mention my continuing love and interest in antiques? Also American Indian jewelry- in fact, I just came back from Christmas in Santa Fe. Any other collectors out there?
Elaine Benjamin Hudson, SHS Class of 1962
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