An educator for more than 40 years, with nearly 30 years as a school district superintendent, Denise O'Dea has learned to embrace her age, saying, "You can't stop the years going by." Finding joy in her children, grandchildren, school district, flower garden, and even in being able to walk three miles a day, Denise truly is an inspiration as she wants to be remembered for making a difference in the life of a child or in the communities she's lived.