Susie Rogers:  

Life I am living in The Woodlands, Texas for the last 19 years, and married to husband #3, for the same amount of time. I teach Classical Russian Ballet for The Woodlands Civic Ballet (website)and still perform, as well as Performing Arts (dancing, singing, acting, stagecraft)at the second largest YMCA(S. Montgomery County) in the nation (2 campuses). Between the 2 activities, I teach almost 300 kids each week. I have never had chldren of my own, and never had the courage for a career as a professional entertainer, so these activities fulfill my heart's desire. This Christmas I will be in "Nutcracker" performances #87-90. Performing Arts kids are working on three seperate performances of "The Sound of Music." In the Spring, we tackle "Hairspray" and "Peter Pan" for the little ones. I graduated in '67 from Caznovia College, with a degree in Fashion. Continued at Syracuse Univ. in Avertising. I've been a Fashion Buyer, Fashion Coordinator, Advertising Sales Exec. VP of Advertising and VP of Sales Training & Recruiting(nat'l companies). After tiring of the travel, I became an Executive Search Consultant (Headhunter) for the nation's largest firm, but left and started my own search firm. All was successful and lucrative, but not as fulfilling or enjoyable as what I do now. (It took counseling to make the change.) The Woodlands, and my home are awesome. I sing and dance with kids all day, 6 days a week, and make a difference, but not a lot of money. My husband's boys are FINALLY on their own, and I did not like the role of stepmother. Right now I'm feeling great and feeling happy, fulfilled, and very young for my age. My 40's saw some bad health and some major surgeries, but it all worked and I'm enjoying feeling well. The reality check is looking in the mirror. Who IS that old lookig woman? Working with children reminds me daily of Syracuse, and all of you. Even the w...Expand for more