I retired in 2020 after 15 years as head director.

I stepped back and have never attended any performances or events, even though I still live in the community. I did not want to create any chance of being a distraction to students or directors... it's respect for who is currently there, and what they are trying to accomplish in the program.

I have occasional texting communication with an assistant that is still there, but only for informational reasons and a shout out of well wishing prior to their competitions...may be a lunch at one of our conferences, but that's it.

In my many years I do remember former directors "coming back", and it was usually not in the best interest of the program.