Krista (Schroeder) Cox ('86) writes: Krista Cox ('86) I have always loved learning, so I had a plan, from day one at Hastings College. I was going to be a high school English and/or Speech teacher. Being a teacher meant I never had to leave school. I followed through on the plan and was a high school English teacher for 32 years in Alma, Nebraska. I can honestly say that I loved my job. Every day was different and the same. A school day’s schedule unfolds in a similar manner each day, but the experiences packed into that schedule are like attending a church potluck—you never know what you will get but each dish offers the hope of being the best yet. I was still in love with teaching the first year I was eligible for retirement, but the job I have now with Wesleyan became available and I decided to apply. For the first time in 32 years, I found myself polishing my interviewing skills and eventually accepting the position. It’s the perfect second career job for a retired teache