Sarah, thanks for dropping by. A community giant, someone who my dad deeply admired, called him an innovator and an outstanding leader. .. thats a good thing by the way, Whos the boss now? Today you are leaving, going on your way And we've gathered here to say As you are free from your 9 to 5 schedule of office, but your 24 hours work at home is still on. May you reward yourself with the great and joyous vacation you always craved for, Mom! Mom, you have always proven yourself as the best mother, be it at home or at work. Nice speech.. 26) Retirement for a teacher means giving up a job, not giving up the right to teach. -My champion mom, the second inning of your life is about to begin after your retirement. Dear mom, Im so happy for you as you retire. Maybe present a calculation of how many lives she's touched over the years (estimate of total students). You were always there to fulfill our dreams after the sad demise of dad. Therefore I am very excited to see how you will spend your leisure time. One of our faculty members also retired last month and we celebrated in one of the finest Chicago venues. Congratulation on your retirement. She is also a risk taker; sometimes when people go through traumatic events in their lives, they take an extravagant vacation or buy a fancy sports car my mom bought a house. In case you havent noticed, my mom accessorizes very well. Retirement speech 2: Thank you everyone for being here, I truly appreciate seeing you all because I can say thank you to your faces. The time has come to be a woman only. Goodbyes don't really apply to great teachers because they will always be fondly remembered in the hearts and minds of their students! Hoping your retirement makes you as happy as you've made me. Say congratulations on retirement to your boss with a professional message that highlights her strengths or impact on your work life. Thanks, and happy retirement. Take that trip, buy that bauble. You have put so much effort into your career and you are reaping the rewards now. I only live once. Suffice it to say that I have a lot of clothes and a VERY extensive shoe collection.