Mary Brent Marks

I retired from Madison in May 2007 to make some major changes in my life. Now in 2009 I weigh 111 pounds LESS and I look many years younger. I'm having a blast shopping, lunching, reading, watching movies (surprise!) and traveling. My husband Coach Al Marks at Churchill retired last year - he works part-time and has just been nominated for the SA Sports Hall of Fame! Our biggest five-star trip so far has been to Oahu. Of course we still go to South Padre Island every summer!
I celebrated my 61st birthday last month in NYC on a dinner cruise around Manhattan!

The 1988-89 school year was a difficult time for me professionally due to the administration then. What absolutely saved me from leaving teaching were the wonderful students that year!! I loved you and many of you loved me back! I learned an important life lesson that year -- cherish what is important in your life. The politics of Madison did not crush me!!