Christine (Cushman) Robertson Rhoads:  

Life Hi there... Life has been good as well as interesting since leaving Illinois. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, widowed now from my wonderful husband, Greg. I have a son and daughter and six grandkids who have kept life delightful. I retired, the first time in June, 2006, after being a principal for 15 years including the last three as a Lead Principal responsible for approximately 25 schools in the Cincinnati Public Schools. I facilitated three Principals' Leadership Academies! If anyone would have asked me what I wanted to be - it was not to be a principal... but somewhere my career took a lucky turn and I thoroughly enjoyed making a difference in the lives of children. Since retiring - really "redirecting" my life to other things, I've been consulting nationally both privately and for Teachscape, a national educational company. This has led me to travel and work throughout the country where I've discovered that schools have the same successes and challenges everywhere!!! I then fell into a job as a Regional Director for Catapult Learning for multiple states. I am again re-retired and heavily involved in committees and courses. Greg and I enjoyed traveling on a regular basis, from kids and grandkids homes in Dallas and Red Lion, PA to regular trips to Mexico and the Carribean. It's hard to believe we're grandparents! It still feels like we're 35... I am trying to continue our traditions of travel for birthdays and anniversaries as well as winter vacations. The older I get the less I l...Expand for more