Lois Mahaney Is Guest Teacher at Classes for Seniors

Lois Mahaney was my honored guest teacher at the Senior Centers in San Ramon and Dublin on Thursday, November 30. Many of you know Lois as Resource Correspondent for and Editor of The Vital Force, but her contributions to TCC include more than just that role. Lois gives unselfishly of her time to help other teachers, especially new ones like me (accredited June 1995).

An example of this is the time she spent with my classes last fall as I was getting started as a teacher. Lois enjoys assisting new teachers, sharing with them handouts she has passed out to her students over the years. I am most grateful to her for her willingness to help TCC teachers as they get started.

She taught both of my classes. We learned new ways of working the form — like looking out another window. It was such a privilege to have her meet and teach my students. As you can see by the photos with this article, they were so pleased to have her there. They all enjoyed chatting with her after class and asking questions. Many students have purchased her TCC shirts and wear them to class.

She is a wonderful example to all of us, especially seniors who are inspired by what she does. I am grateful for her friendship and her willingness to unreservedly share her knowledge and time with new teachers in service to the TCC community.