Oakland teacher not thinking about retirement after 53 years in classroom

Byby Juan Carlos Guerrero KGO logo
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
After 53 years in the classroom, an Oakland teacher is not even thinking about retirement
After 53 years in the classroom, an Oakland teacher is not even thinking about retirementIn 1964, the Rolling Stones released their first album, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act and Arvella Hayden began teaching kindergarten in Oakland.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- In 1964, the Rolling Stones released their first album, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act and Arvella Hayden began teaching kindergarten in Oakland.

53 years later, Hayden is still teaching kinder in Oakland and has no plans to retire.

Watch this video to hear what keeps her motivated.

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