So she is not particularly worried about what will happen when she retires from her 54-year teaching career in July.
She is one of Dunedin's longest-serving principals, having spent 34 years at the helm of St Bernadette's School.
''I have been part of many changes over time as the school has transitioned to where it is today.''
She said the school originally had year 1-8 girls and year 1-4 boys.
Once the boys reached year 5, they attended the former St Edmund's Catholic School in Macandrew Rd.
More recently, pupils in years 7-8 have been integrated into Kavanagh College, she said.
''I did miss the senior girls after that change.''
Before teaching at St Bernadette's, she taught at North East Valley Normal School, Broad Bay School, Benmore Junior School (Otematata), University of the South Pacific (Fiji), Twizel District High School and Maori Hill School.
She has been a member of the Otago Primary Principals' Association since 1983, and her extensive experience was held in such high regard, she became the association's first female president in 1985.
She also spent time with the Education Review Office as a review officer, and the Ministry of Education as a consultant introducing Tomorrow's Schools to Otago schools in 1989.
''Teachers have been a very special part of my life. I acknowledge their hard work and dedication as we have worked through so many changes.
''It began with Tomorrow's Schools in 1989 and boards of trustees - and writing all those policies - and now we have National Standards.
''As a digital society, we have moved on with ever increasing new challenges. Exciting times.''
Highlights of her career included teaching her own daughter, Anna, and watching her four granddaughters progress through the school.
She also had five nephews and nieces at the school.
''It's been fantastic.
''It meant I could spend a lot more time with family than most other teachers get to do. It's been a privilege.''
Teaching the children of her former pupils at the school had also been a highlight.
''Over time I have enjoyed teaching and working with children and parents, and I have embraced our second generation families at the school.''
Mrs Taylor said she would retire at the end of term 2, in early July, and had mixed feelings about leaving the school.
She was both sad and excited about what the future held.
''It has been an amazing journey, working with so many colleagues and forming close friendships. This I will sadly miss.
''But the future is like an adventure.
''At this stage I have no firm plans. I'll spend time with family and friends, and doing all
the things I don't normally have time for.
''I think as one door closes, another one opens, so I'm just going to see what door opens over the next few months.''
