The End of a Chapter

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 June 1, 2023


Wow! It sure has been a long time since my last post… I wish I could update in one long post, but too much has happened to do that. Time to get back to blogging and share my thoughts. 

Let’s start with the end of a chapter! 

This past year has definitely been a chapter, maybe even a book. It has had all the things. The characters have been forever changed. The setting is a place called home. The story has a climax with problems and solutions. The end is bittersweet and a tale to be told over and over again. 

This year has given me hope and strength in new beginnings. 

My team has been absolutely amazing. My desire was to create an environment in which we trust and depend on one another. From our team building day in July to daily planning and hallway conversations, this year was amazing because of them. We laughed, cried, and loved through every professional and personal moment. I will forever remember them as my number ones. They left some big shoes to fill! 

This year has given me experiences I could not have imagined. 

The parts of teaching we can not control were a challenge for me this year. We had new resources, regulations, and of course, parental guidance that made me question my career choice more than once. There were moments I felt I would be fired for standing up for what is right or simply being honest. It was a challenge I have grown through, but not one I would not wish on anyone.

This year has given me time to reflect and learn. 

A teacher loves teaching, but it’s also so powerful to have moments in which the teacher becomes the student. I had an incredible opportunity through my district to be a learner this year. It was one of the most amazing experiences for me to improve and learn about teacher voice. 

This year has given me colleagues I can not imagine my life without. 

In the past few years, I have made the decision to seek a role in leadership. I have put myself out there and have tried new things because of this. I have had amazing examples in my school to lead me through example of what my options could be. I’m so excited to continue learning and pursuing a role in leadership. 





I can not wait to elaborate more on each of these areas. For now, I’m thankful for the chapter I’ve lived this year. 


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