I cannot believe I haven't written here since August. This is so unlike me. I plan to make a New Year's goal to write more here. I have learned so much!
First: I am not afraid of High School teachers any more! Yes, I met my share of those scary, content driven teachers who look down on us who believe that child development is every bit as important as content. But I found out that even though they are definitely into their content, they are every bit as interested in finding ways to engage their students as we elementary folk. Who knew??
I learned that all middle school teachers are crazy. I already knew that, after having a husband who was a middle school teacher/principal for over 30 years. Somehow I had made myself believe that it was just wherever Bob was, was crazy. Not so. All of the Middle School teachers I met were crazy. They love content and they believe in child development and they want school to be fun and have relevance. I have come to adore Middle School teachers!
The elementary teachers I have worked with are all such hard working people, willing to do whatever it takes to help those children learn. I have seen them frazzled, energetic, worried, down, up and just about every emotion there is. This is their world and the children in it their universe.
I am eager to work the second semester on getting the information we shared into action! I want to see data make a difference! I want to see student improvement! I want the EOC and Smarter Balanced scores go out the roof! I want to see teachers celebrating!
This Christmas break I hope all my teachers rest, regenerate their batteries and get ready for the second half of the school year! I am cheering for you!
