During a long drive in the car today, I realized that I was starting to feel the pull towards being ready to go back to school. I am not sure if it is the Target School Supply Sale, the weather, the calendar, or what...
This is the time each summer that I start to miss being in front of the class. Being with my students...engaged in the partnership of learning. I miss the structure and schedule of the routine of my week. I know the lack of time for life is pretty apparent during the school year, but this is who I am.
In the next coming weeks, I will be involved in various school activities like registration, School Family Picnic, and putting my classroom together from the box of puzzle pieces that it is in right now.
When you are a teacher, life is weird and wonderful at the same time. It is truly never a job, but a part of who you are. Sure there are those that work as though it is a job, giving the least for the maximum, but these people are not the rule...they are the exception. Most true teachers eat, sleep, and breath teaching. It is as if we get paid for our passion (which leads to expertise) and our sacrifices. The teaching is the real reward.
The time is near...
Be Mindful.
Peace.
Mark Levine
#Mindfulliteracy
@LevineWrites
No comments:
Post a Comment