I haven 't paused to blog for some time now. With a crazy schedule for myself, kids, and family, there is often little time to stop and reflect. But this major milestone deserves some reflecting. And it deserves some shoutouts to some important people. And it just deserves to be written down for others to reflect on, find comfort in, and maybe offer thoughts as well. This isn 't one of my typical education and technology posts. In fact, it really doesn 't have much technology associated with it at all. At times it may ramble and be long-winded and not the most grammatically correct, but it is a good window into the thoughts that have been running through my mind, heart, and soul. And for those that have experienced this, I hope you can relate to it as well.
This past week my little girl …show more content…
A year which I describe as the best year of my professional life not only because it was my first job but because I fell in love with what I was doing and realized what teaching and education was all about. I still talk to several of the families and staff that I worked with and fondly remember the students. In fact, I remember one of the first parents to come up to me and introduce themselves. We were about the same age and he hesitatingly gave me a once over and smiled in a way that said I look forward to working with you and also in a way that silently questioned my ability to take care of 25 5 year olds when I don 't even have kids of my own yet. I remember him saying "You realize I am entrusting you with a piece of my heart" to which I replied, "Seeing you both I don 't think you are being honest. You are trusting me pretty much your whole heart." I will never forget that exchange. I don 't know where my wisdom came from back then but I do remember this father hugging me and not really knowing what that all meant until now...my third go around with
This past week my little girl …show more content…
A year which I describe as the best year of my professional life not only because it was my first job but because I fell in love with what I was doing and realized what teaching and education was all about. I still talk to several of the families and staff that I worked with and fondly remember the students. In fact, I remember one of the first parents to come up to me and introduce themselves. We were about the same age and he hesitatingly gave me a once over and smiled in a way that said I look forward to working with you and also in a way that silently questioned my ability to take care of 25 5 year olds when I don 't even have kids of my own yet. I remember him saying "You realize I am entrusting you with a piece of my heart" to which I replied, "Seeing you both I don 't think you are being honest. You are trusting me pretty much your whole heart." I will never forget that exchange. I don 't know where my wisdom came from back then but I do remember this father hugging me and not really knowing what that all meant until now...my third go around with