I am a teacher. Each
autumn, I get excited about new school supplies, squeaky-clean classrooms, and
the prospect of seeing how much my kids have grown. I get pumped for the first days of quality
professional development, and love planning what my kids will learn during the school
year. I am called to be a teacher, and the classroom is my home.
This year is a little different. For the first time in 30+ years, I won’t be
in the classroom this fall. Yesterday, I
had the agonizing task of passing my materials and expertise to my
replacement. I am fortunate to have the
opportunity to say goodbye to many of my incredibly supportive colleagues, and to
ensure my successor’s transition will be smooth. I am very happy to report my replacement is
an amazing teacher who will be great for our kids. However deep down inside, selfish me is heartbroken. I want to be the teacher who works with them
for one more year.
Many people have asked what I plan on doing when we return
to the States. My honest answer is “I
don’t know.” While I would love to find
a new school home, I know that I won’t get back to work immediately due to the
timing of our move. I know before I am
able to be a good teacher, I need to find our family a new home, see family and
friends, and find a position that will be a best fit for me and my future
kids. I may not find my new home
immediately, but I do have faith that I will be called to my new school when
the time is right.
In the meantime I’ll pack some boxes, binge watch Netflix,
and enjoy my last days in Shanghai. I wish
my kids all over the world a happy and productive school year! I miss y’all!!!
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