David Radavich, an English professor at Eastern for more than 25 years, is all set to move to Charlotte, N.C., once he retires at this semester’s completion.

Radavich and his wife have already purchased a home in Charlotte and are making the move to be closer to relatives, which includes their grandchildren.

“It feels like the time for a new phase,” he said. “I’ve had a great time I have to say.”

At Eastern, Radavich taught classes on poetry writing, play writing, creative writing and western literature.

He said he has always loved the fresh ideas his students brought to class.

“I love the freshness of young people – the energy, the fresh ideas, the creativity,” he said.

Aside from writing books and poetry, he’s also written plays, the most recent of which opened Oct. 16 at the Charleston Alley Theatre, titled “Human Rock.”

While spending time with his family and committing time to social service work, Radavich plans on acting and working at a theater in Charlotte.

He’s also been working on a new play, which he hopes to finish after his retirement.

A teacher for more than 35 years, Radavich’s career started out in Germany, Iowa State University and the University of Kansas before choosing Charleston.

Tyler Angelo can be reached at 581-7942 or at deneic@gmail.com.