Linda Hillary:
CLASS OF 1970
Gwynn Park High SchoolClass of 1970
Brandywine, MD
University of WisconsinClass of 2001
Oshkosh, WI
University of South FloridaClass of 1981
Tampa, FL
Linda's Story
After high school, I started classes at University of Maryland-but took off for "fun in the sun" in Florida. I stayed on to enjoy the water, beaches, and all the other great things about the Sunshine State. Had the opportunity to live in Germany for almost a year, and later toured Europe by car with my sister.
I graduated from University of South Florida in Tampa and worked as a social worker with elderly persons in FL for many years. During that time, I helped a quadraplegic friend raise a baby girl and now I have 3 beautiful "grandchildren." My own grandmother's death was very hard, and I came back to DC to help in my family's store near the Mall for a short time.
Then moving up here to the "north country," I received a Master's degree in Counseling at the University of Wisconsin. A decade into my second career...Expand for more
, I have been "working" as a clinical (mental health) therapist and this is perfect for me, too. I hope to retire in another 10 years (can you believe it?), and instead of pursuing a doctorate at this late date, am settling for learning how to speak Spanish (no offense to Mrs. Throop!!).
My faith is very important to me, and I spend time loving my work, spoiling the grandchildren, raising Shetland Sheepdogs, hanging out, and going back to FL as often as I can. In many ways, it isn't much different from being retired-except snowbirds spend winters on the beach, and I go for long weekends occasionally.
Joined this site out of curiosity, and I'd love to hear from anyone who wants to chat about the hallowed halls of Gwynn Park, my retirement re-destination of sunny Florida, or anything else that comes to mind. Peace.
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