New Jersey Woman Is Oldest Working Teacher In America
NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (CBS) -- At 102, Agnes Zhelesnik is officially the oldest living and working teacher in America.
"102 is just a number. I feel like maybe 95," she told Eyewitness News.
She certainly doesn't act her age. Zhelesnik, better known as "Granny" at Sundance School in North Plainfield, New Jersey, spent most of her adult life as a stay-at-home mom.
Then, at the ripe age of 80, started her career as a cooking and sewing teacher when the school found itself in need.
Granny's daughter, who teachers there, recruited her.
"I saw how she took care of the family and I knew that she wanted to get out a little bit. It wasn't supposed to be this extensive," Agnes Arakelian said.
Student and staff held a huge birthday celebration for Granny, who shared her secret to a long life.
"I just think you have to take care of yourself and be happy. I had a good life, a good life," she explained.
Granny says she has no plans to retire anytime soon.
