Erin Groom

I have lived and taught overseas for 16 years. Though it was an experience of a lifetime, I am so glad to be back in the good ole USA. I just accepted a teaching contract to Reserve New Mexico teaching 8 -4th graders. I think I can do this!! It is located in the far western part of NM, just 35 miles from the Arizona border. The White Mountains extend down into this area and it is a solitude type person's heaven. Just the horses, dogs and I, and a special man, Tony Bocci. I move this July 29th as school starts August 2 as we have a 4 day school week with 3 day weekends all year. I anticipate staying until my teaching license expires: 2018. Sounds like a good year to me. I would love to apear for our reunion but I will already be teaching. So long, farewell and who knows; maybe I will see some of you down the road in life.

Tony and I were sweethearts back in the day we when we were 19 and 20. Whoa, too young to get nestled in so we went our separate ways and reconnected 4 years ago after 33 years of separation.

Teaching, and living overseas. Have been sort of a horse broker-trainer for the last 4 years here in Crawford, away from the classroom.

Stoner but had a good time.

Brother Patso in Carbondale.

NO... too many people and way too expensive. Been there and done that!!

I am doing it.. teaching with holidays and summers off!

So far.. I worry about the future and about my retirement or lack there of.

Living overseas and raising my two sons to be good men.

I have traveled plenty. Want to stay home and be grounded.

New Zealand.. but only if i know someone there and can stay with them.

I tend to still plan for me..

Getting high and having fun.

Boring classes.

Totally.. well actually it is salt and pepper in the back. I quit dying my hair 4 years ago and love it.