It’s here…the end of summer. We start back to school on Monday with a few days of meetings and then the kiddos come back on Wednesday. For the first time in my 20 years of teaching, I am honestly not ready to go back. I usually have the first day of school excitement at the start of a new year, but I just don’t have the spark. I think the last year and a half of teaching under Covid and all the uncertainty and changes has really taken a toll.
I know once I’m back in the classroom I will be excited to be there, I truly love my job. But, in the meantime I’m going to try and reminisce about my favorite summer memories and be thankful that I’ve had the ability to have such a wonderful (much needed!) break.
When you see the teachers this year, give them an extra smile or a hug. Even though they might have come off of summer break, for most of us it was not enough. The last couple of years have been so difficult- we love our jobs but we are tired!!!
From,
A teacher who is happy, grateful, and tired ❤️
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