Sandra Jones (Goss) the last 40 years

Where are you now? Town, State, Country 

Latrobe TAS 7307

Occupation/s? Tell us what you have been doing

Currently a Vocational Teacher in Business studies.

What would you tell your 1977 self if you could send them a message now?

Better late than never...... Live life to the fullest - you can take on all that comes your way. Rise to the occaision and always be kind in all that you say and do.

What would you like to share about the last 40 years?

After I left high school I applied for and got a hairdressing apprenticeship (I really wanted to go on to further education but this was not an option) at that I learned a lot about working with people, schedules and being creative. I entered and won many hairdressing competitions and truly loved this industry. After working in several salons I opened my own business that were successful and had employed many staff. I started teaching Hairdressing at TAFE and decided I really enjoyed the teaching. 

Based on that I self-funded into University through a Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education successfully gained full time employment with teaching. After a period of time I became a state-wide Manager for a couple of years and have since stepped back into a teaching role again. 

I was married to Lionel Jones in 1983, and we have two beautiful children. A son Joseph - he is an Architect and Project manager in Hobart, and a daughter Sophie - she is currently living and working in London as a Raidiographer. We are very proud parents. We are loving life and taking on challenges as they arise. 

At the age of 52 - I decided it was time to get a motorbike license (and for those who knew my brother Tim - you would know that it was long over due). We are loving motorbike riding as a couple, camping, have travelled over seas, still have parents here to care for and feel very grateful for all that we have.

What are you proudest of about your life? What have been your greatest achievements?

Surviving long enough to hear our children thank us for being the parents that we are.

Any regrets?

Not yet! :-)