Approved OAWB graphic for Matt and Susie Harloff's retirement and consulting story.
Approved OAWB graphic for Matt and Susie Harloff's retirement and consulting story.

In an OAWB Quick Sip, Matt and Susie Harloff discuss stepping away from full-time teaching and expanding their marching-arts consulting and clinic work. Avon's May 20 retirement coverage separately lists Matt Harloff among its 2026 retirees.

  • Ricardo frames the move as an evolution of the Harloffs’ work rather than an exit from pageantry arts.

  • Matt and Susie explain how becoming empty nesters and working toward shared goals made the timing right, while allowing joint and individual projects.

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