Ah, the first week is finished. I have been staying busy gathering data, creating spreadsheets, creating google docs and visiting with students. Of course the most fun is visiting with students.
Yesterday I had the honor of testing a first grade student who's Turkish. She was a spunky little girl who was hilarious. She would erase letters that were "up in the air" or "digging in the ground". She had a story for everything and refused to tell me the names of her friends because it was a secret. In all my adultness, I sometimes forget that life is too short and that we need to find fun in everything. She reminded me of this.
In addition to this week, I was confronted about a misstep that I took over the summer. As I'm meeting with my principal and listening to her concerns, I can't help but think of what I would have done in the same situation as a building leader. I learned that I may not agree with everything that is said and done but as a humble teacher, I need to remain quiet and be honorable to my profession. My principal always speaks to me with such respect and honor but at the same time is honest and direct. I tuck away what I see her do and say so I can recall it later in my own practices.
This may have not been the way I wanted to start my 15th year of teaching but I know that I've learned more in the last days by making this mistake then I have in a long time. I will take the proceedings of the last few days and remember them as I venture into the world of leadership.
Yesterday I had the honor of testing a first grade student who's Turkish. She was a spunky little girl who was hilarious. She would erase letters that were "up in the air" or "digging in the ground". She had a story for everything and refused to tell me the names of her friends because it was a secret. In all my adultness, I sometimes forget that life is too short and that we need to find fun in everything. She reminded me of this.
In addition to this week, I was confronted about a misstep that I took over the summer. As I'm meeting with my principal and listening to her concerns, I can't help but think of what I would have done in the same situation as a building leader. I learned that I may not agree with everything that is said and done but as a humble teacher, I need to remain quiet and be honorable to my profession. My principal always speaks to me with such respect and honor but at the same time is honest and direct. I tuck away what I see her do and say so I can recall it later in my own practices.
This may have not been the way I wanted to start my 15th year of teaching but I know that I've learned more in the last days by making this mistake then I have in a long time. I will take the proceedings of the last few days and remember them as I venture into the world of leadership.