AboutPatricia Ireland-Williams Expertise I am a retired K-12 Public School Principal (8 years as a teacher and counselor) and 23 years as an administrator. I can help parents with questions about how the system works, provide ideas on how to solve school issues or assist teachers in coping with the plethera of stressors they face.
Experience I am currently an educational consultant and have served on the State of Arizona Solutions Team.
Question I'm getting married in April, before school lets out, and will be taking my fiancee's last name. How do I handle not being "Miss Rhea" anymore? Any advice on how to make the transition? It's a little more involved than simply waiting for my next "crop" of kids, because I teach 4th - 6th grade special education, and I will have some of my students from this year again next year.
Thanks,
Jenny (soon to no longer be) Rhea
Answer I am sure your kids know you are getting married and are excited. I would do a fun "countdown" starting in March to the day and have the kids start practising your new name. You can even do a fun rhyme to help them remember it if it is difficult. Of course, be sure to come back after you get married with lots of pictures to share with them and maybe even a bit of wedding cake to celebrate!
