The Retirement Years Podcast (aka TRYP)
Dreaming of retirement or wondering what it'll be like? Or maybe you're retired and it's not what you thought it would be? Join Mary Ellen and Dave, two recent retirees who have decided to share their respective retirement journeys as they discover it's far more than just leaving a job behind – sooooo much more. Informative, inspiring, and at times, entertaining – join Dave and Mary Ellen as they help you plan for and navigate your retirement years.
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Mary Ellen French 👋
I’m a mom of two young adults, a wife, a daughter, a sister, and an educator who retired unexpectedly in 2019. I grew up in Eastern Ontario, Canada, and actually attended the same high school as my co-host, Dave! Once I completed my English degree and Education degree at Queen’s University, I headed to Northwestern Ontario to teach English and Math at the high school level for several years, worked as a consultant for the Ministry of Education for two years, and eventually became a vice-principal in another school board. In 1999, my husband and I moved to Central Ontario and started our family. This was my third and final school board in which I finished my career as an elementary school principal.
In my spare time (which I have more of now that I’m retired!), I enjoy playing golf, time spent with friends and family, and volunteering with a few community organizations that are near and dear to my heart. I also take far more pictures than I need to of our family cat, Rue, but that’s mostly for the benefit of our two young adult children who have moved out and are missing the cat more than they miss me.
Meet Rue!
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Dave Wing 👋
I was born and raised in Eastern Ontario, Canada. I grew up working in my Mom and Dad’s small fishing tackle and souvenir shop before heading off to college where I learned all about radio broadcasting. After working a couple of years in radio, I returned to school and earned a Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University.
I taught students in grades 4 to 6 and I also had a career working for the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario. I have lived just outside of Toronto for the past 33 years. My hobbies include golf, curling and hiking and of course I am a fan of our Toronto Blue Jays and the Maple Leafs. My wife and I have two children who are both attending university.
Meet my family dog, Pippa!