She taught special needs students, focusing on those with learning challenges. She became a staff developer for the district and later a literacy coach for an award-winning elementary school in the area. She has presented at educational conferences and also taught reading and writing in the graduate program in special education at Hunter College. She is currently enjoying a busy retirement in NYC with her husband, son and daughter-in-law, all also in education. Her grandson, Carson, is happily educating them all. Alice is her cherished, life-long best friend.