Well today starts a new beginning for many people. Whether it be a new job, new school, new teacher, new class, new town, you get the picture. Sometimes change can lead to FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) and you just want to (Forget Everything And Run). In order to grow you have to experience change. If we never changed we would all still be newborn babies. Change is what you make it. I encourage you to embrace change with open arms and learn something from the experience.
I think about when I first became a principal talk about being full of fear. I was now responsible for the learning of 500 students plus teachers. While I wanted to run I had to face the challenge and change head on. The experience helped mold me to be the person I am today. It helped me become systems driven and strive to build relationships. As I reflect on my journey I know if I didn't have that experience I wouldn't be the leader I am today.
This summer I started a new health regime. I run/walk or go to the gym daily. As I was sweating through my cardio today I realized how far I have progressed from just 2 weeks ago. The mountain climbers weren't as hard this morning. I wouldn't have made that progress if I hadn't decided to try something new and change my old habits. Henry Ford said it best "If you always do what you have always done, you'll always get what you've always got."
My words of wisdom for you:
You have to want to change and accept the fact that there might be some pain experienced with the change but in the end you should become a better person. This day will only come once for you so make the best of it. Strive to make a positive difference in the lives of the people you meet today.
Yes. Today was the start of a new experience in my career. The school I work at this year is totally different from any teaching assignment in my entire career. This school has no performance problems and is the home school for the most affluent neighborhood in the town. The tone is very different at the school, most of the teachers have been there since the school opened 13 years ago. People rarely leave. Parents have very high expectations for their children and the staff is held accountable to very high standards of the community. Very different. Many of the challenges that inspired me to teach are not there. I am a believer that we each create our own realities to learn, grow, enjoy and evolve. I look forward to learn what this experience has in store for me. WIshing everyone a year of wonder and joy as we contribute to the lives of future decision makers and global citizens.
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