She retired from the University of Washington in 1991 .
When the old Metropolitan Opera House closed in 1966 and the company relocated to Lincoln Center , Verna decided to take the position of Head of the Voice Department at the University of Washington School of Music in 1969 .
Verna retired from the University of Washington School of Music     in 1991 .
When the old Metropolitan Opera House closed in 1966 and the company relocated to Lincoln Center , Verna decided to take the position of Head of the Voice Department at the University of Washington School of Music in 1969 .