Greetings from an educator who is exhausted just a little over a month into the school year! I have transitioned to a new position this year and while that comes with its own adjustments, throw in the usual back to school craziness and I'm running on fumes! I've seen the meme tons of times comparing the beginning of the school year to childbirth; excruciatingly painful and yet give it enough time and you forget all the pain, ready and willing to take it all on again.
The truth of the matter is, Back to School time is tough. Yes, seeing a fresh pack of crayons excites me far more than it should but that doesn't negate the fact that things tend to get a bit crazy as the year starts. Teachers are often dealing with classroom changes as students get moved around, new curriculum programs or at least new instructional expectations...and of course these teachers have a life outside of work too.
I've said all this to say, I needed this reminder and maybe so do you. The beginning of the year often brings a unique set of challenges. Know that you've survived this season in previous years and will continue to do so in the present.
And if you happen to be a new teacher who as not survived this season before let me encourage you by saying..You too will survive this. You are tougher than the challenges you are facing. You are in your current environment for a reason. And you will succeed because you are meant to leave a positive impact on the future generation!
Here's to a great year guys!
