Mindful Monday: Questions v Answers

We've officially hit the month of May, and the end of the school year is around the corner. As you begin to reflect on our 2022-2023 school year, know that no one in education has it all figured out. No. One. 

No matter how long you have been in the business of educating children, each and every year is different. Each presents its own unique challenges. No one, regardless of the number of years of experience, has ever had a "perfect" year. I actually think that's one of my favorite things about teaching; you are constantly learning, adjusting, and trying new things - striving for better. 

There will be years that somehow seem easier, while others you will wonder how you even made it. Please know that even during the hard years, you are making a difference. Zora Neale Hurston said it best, "There are years that ask questions and years that answer." Maybe this year challenged you in new ways. Maybe, like me, you're ending the year with more questions than answers. And maybe, just maybe the answers are around the corner. Either way, thank you for striving for better. Thank you for not giving up. And thank you for investing in our students.