My mind is whirling with goals, plans, intentions, and all the things that happened at the beginning of a new school year. There are so many ideals and ideas, there are so many things I would like to achieve.
Just an average August in a teacher’s life!
I do always say that one of the joys about teaching is that you get to reinvent yourself every year, you get to have new goals and thoughts, you are able to create the very best you can be and make it better every single year.
This year is different for me, I have a new role. One I’ve been striving for a couple of years, one that while I know I can do - one I also worry that I’m not ready for. There is a complete mix of emotions rummaging around inside me right now.
One, I’m still a teacher, and I need (as always) to strive to be the best I can be to support my kids. My first goal of doing everything I can to make learning joyful for both students and teachers, holds true for whichever role I am focusing on.
Joy. There needs to be more joy.
Two, I’m there to support our newer teachers. Lead, guide, coach. I’ve trained for this, I’ve practiced, I’ve read the books. Now it’s real. I’m excited to share my passion and ideas. I’m ready to research and do the work. I’m also nervous because this could be a massive first step towards my future - but a lack of perceived success will mean that the opportunity will no longer be there next year. Reality is though, I can’t think that way. If things don’t work out, it’s because it’s not meant to be. If positive results don’t abound then our collective thoughts about what role is best for Bridget, and how I can best help the team, are not correct. I know that I’m a good teacher - now I need to work on being a good teacher of teachers…
I must believe
I must focus on what they need and remember that I can only change myself
I must remember to be joyful
Let the journey - and joy - begin
#joyful #teachersupport #leadingandlearning
