Next year at Windsor High School will look quite different.

Five long time teachers will be retiring at the end of the 2024-25 school year. One of those teachers is Kelly Isaacson, who has decided to retire after 25  years of teaching as a history teacher.

As a student, Isaacson attended Windsor K-12, so she has been at the school for a total of 38 years. 

“I take a lot of pride in this school. I never left and love it here. I love the people. I love the environment, the culture,” she said.  “I think Windsor is great and there are so many awesome things to offer their students. It’s a great place to work and I will always in my heart be a Windsor Owl.” 

Over the years of teaching, many lessons have been learned, and many positive accomplishments have been made. One accomplishment Isaacson thinks is the most important is “being a positive role model for students.” 

One of the reasons Isaacson wanted to become a teacher was because she wanted a job where she could help people. That says a lot about her character and value in life. Teaching may come off as just a job, but it’s a devotion to inspiring the possibility of others in the future, therefore, makes her a person with a genuine enthusiasm for the dedication to crafting a better world. 

As Isaacson turns to retirement, she will look forward to taking days off, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and working part-time as a firefighter/paramedic. 

She also said, “I’ll eventually go full-time as a paramedic.” 

 While Isaacson is excited about retirement, there is a part of her that will miss her job as a teacher.

Isaacson said, “I’ll definitely miss the kids and the relationships with them”. 

Throughout all the years of having a career as a teacher, the chapter is closing and her influence will be remembered.  Isaacson’s devotion to her passion for being a teacher and to her students will not be forgotten and may even motivate new upcoming teachers in the Windsor district. 

One piece of advice Isaacson has for students and new teachers is, “Have fun! Enjoy the students and treat them with respect.”