PUEBLO, Colo. — After 45 years of shaping young minds, Miss Sandy Savage thought her teaching days were over. Retirement and mobility issues had pulled the dedicated educator away from the classroom, leaving her feeling like she'd lost a big part of herself. Now, thanks to an innovative program at her assisted living facility, she's getting that part back.

"I just missed all the kids. I mean, I really did," Savage said.

Born in Michigan, Savage started teaching dance at just 13 years old, beginning with tap and ballet for young children.

Her educational journey was impressive: high school graduation in 1959, bachelor's degree in 1963, master's in 1980, and 60 additional credits beyond that.

"You've got to be willing to put in the time," Savage said.

Her teaching career spanned multipl

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