SPOKANE, Wash. — After 56 years and educating thousands of students, one of Spokane's longtime teachers has announced her retirement. Linda Seppa-Salisbury will leave her role in June as senior member of communications studies at Spokane Community College.
“I think you know when it’s time to make a transition,” explained Seppa-Salisbury.
Although the longtime educator is walking away from her current role, she still does her job to the highest level with no signs of a decline. It’s a major reason why she’s comfortable with her decision. “I wanted to leave while I still really involved,” she said.
It’s easy to notice the radiant energy and smile that makes anyone in her immediate presence feel welcomed.
It’s those key qualities that have formed a long career and allowed Seppa-Salisbury to be a great mentor, friend, and overall role model to so many of the students that have made their way through SCC.
Even in her last official days as a teacher, students still flow in and out of her classroom seeking advice. “It’s why God put me here. That’s how I look at it, and I feel like I was supposed to be here from the first day,” Seppa-Salisbury smiled.
As co-advisor for the colleges Speak Out! Communications Club, Seppa-Salisbury will serve as keynote speaker for their spring conference. It’ll serve as another opportunity to share the life lessons she’s accumulated after 46 years of teaching at SCC.
Students from the past and present are attending to show appreciation for a teacher that’s been impactful in their lives.
“For me to have this much energy at this point is not on my own. I also know that these students respond so well when somebody cares about them genuinely, and I push them.”
Retirement doesn’t necessarily mean the Seppa-Salisbury plans to slow down. She says students can still reach out to her anytime. “I’m going to be advocating for this school for a long time,” Seppa-Salisbury laughed.
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