I did not realize it had been so long since I posted. The school year of 2013-2014 was a challenge for me, and will not go down in the books as one of my best. I am, however. looking forward to a new year, and for some reason have a renewed sense of hope and faith in myself, my students and my community. I can't define the reason for the renewal and I don't plan to examine the reason much further.
Instead, I am going to celebrate. I am going to celebrate the fact that at 51 years old I am still doing what I love, and teaching with my heart. I am going to celebrate that we have a new positive principal, and have had a face lift to many parts of our building. I am going to celebrate that I am working with a faculty and staff whom I love and will stand behind in struggles and successes. I am going to celebrate that we are off the PLA list and have many programs in place to keep growing and moving forward. But most of all I am going to celebrate being a teacher. I am going to revel in my title. I am going to celebrate my colleagues and help the younger ones grow. I am honored to be part of a profession that changes things for the better. I am not Pollyanna. I understand that there will be low times...valley times...this year. But still. I challenge myself, and you to find at least one thing to celebrate each day. This teaching life is a tremendous one indeed.
Instead, I am going to celebrate. I am going to celebrate the fact that at 51 years old I am still doing what I love, and teaching with my heart. I am going to celebrate that we have a new positive principal, and have had a face lift to many parts of our building. I am going to celebrate that I am working with a faculty and staff whom I love and will stand behind in struggles and successes. I am going to celebrate that we are off the PLA list and have many programs in place to keep growing and moving forward. But most of all I am going to celebrate being a teacher. I am going to revel in my title. I am going to celebrate my colleagues and help the younger ones grow. I am honored to be part of a profession that changes things for the better. I am not Pollyanna. I understand that there will be low times...valley times...this year. But still. I challenge myself, and you to find at least one thing to celebrate each day. This teaching life is a tremendous one indeed.