It is hard to believe I have been a professional educator for twenty-years now. It has gone by so very fast, most of the time 🙂 Today is our last day of school, it is a teacher workday. I turned in all my paperwork and am just beginning to contemplate summer school in July.
As I continue growing as a professional educator I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude to be a part of this profession. I would not say that my ultimate success was always guaranteed in this field, but I think because I had to work a little harder than most, it has made me into a profound lifelong learner. I use to be super excited for the last day of work, which I do feel still, but I also am starting to miss the “action” of teaching. The all hands on deck, 100% effort that is required each day to be an effective educator. The ability to respond to complex situations with empathy and logic. The relationships that are formed between students and teachers, school staff, and our respective subjects.
I look forward to some time off, a vacation to Utah, and time with family, but I am already mentally ready to take on 2025. I just learned that summer school enrollment is pretty low so I may end up having July off as well. I may end up writing a book with that much time on my hands! Congratulations to all the 2024 guardians, parents, teachers, and graduates, we made it through another year!
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