Last year in the classroom

Just finishing a long summer of classes and about to start my last year as a teacher if all goes well in the last year of this program, comes with mixed emotions. I love teaching and building relationships with the students and their families. I understand relationships will still be built in a leadership role but it just won't be in the same capacity.

I do look forward to building relationships with other school and district leaders as we help create safe and rigorous learning environments for the students.

Change is going to be hard. Obviously, I have gone through changes in my life and have survived to tell the story. Teaching is my "thing" and I am extremely comfortable in front kids. I look forward to finishing my program and making the change to leadership.

Do any of the other teachers have the same feelings? Those that have made the change, can you shed some light on the student/leader relationships?

The countdown is on: Just over three weeks until I receive my last group of students (hopefully).
I can't wait to get started!

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  1. Karen DozierJuly 30, 2017 at 10:15 AM

    I encourage you to enjoy every minute of this year as this could possibly be your last. My last year holds many wonderful memories for me and makes this group of students even more special. These students will be seniors this year and will be my last group of students going through school. I also encourage you to think about what it is like to be a teacher and what you would change. This will be helpful as you step out of the classroom and start making changes as a leader. Good luck! I know you will be great!

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