Due to an extremely busy school load, I haven't written anything in two years. I am now deciding I have not been mindful of my skills.
I appreciate any encouragement I can create.

It seems at times no matter how much you work you do in education; it is never enough. We are to put the child first. And there is always someone there to imply or directly state that to be true. It is quite standard to work constantly to be only told by a parent or an administrator, you are not doing enough. But there is always the standard thank you of....Thank you for all you do.

We are now assessed by a system that most of us cannot do enough to be excellent. We test students to determine this, but I was not aware there could be grades attached. (We were told emphatically last year there could not be). But this year we were allowed. A secret well kept.

I am taking an oath starting now, to be mindful of my life and talents besides teaching. I have writing and stories to tell.

It restarts today.