It's been a tough week. We had winter weather that resulted in ice, which also resulted in an unexpected day at home (which wasn't all bad). There was a mouse under our sink in the kitchen, and I deplore mice (we caught it). I was faced with some pretty hard data that despite all our efforts and hard work we are not where we want to be as a school district.
So it made me think. Maybe I should go back to the classroom where I know I can make an impact. Maybe I wasn't cut out for this coaching gig after all. Maybe I should be like the ostrich and just put my head in the sand. After all, I watched my colleagues interacting with kids and realized I missed the gratification that comes when you help kids grow and learn.
Then it happened. We had a staff meeting with the elementary teachers to have some open discussions about a consensus survey we had taken earlier in the year. One of the teachers approached me at the end of the meeting to tell me she believes that our efforts are making a big difference. She feels rejuvenated about teaching. It was the spark I needed. There is still lots of hard work to do. There are lots of changes that still have to be made, but just like the students I have to persevere and work through this.
"If she's amazing, she won't be easy. If she's easy she won't be amazing. If she's worth it you won't give up. If you give up, you're not worthy."-Bob Marley
I still want amazing things for the students and teachers. It is worth it, so I won't give up.
