wow. I'm embarrassed. My last post was in October, a mere eight months ago. If anyone out there has looked here during these past 8 months, I apologize for my disappearing act.
Now that it's summer, I'm trying to bounce back from what proved to be a challenging year, both emotionally and physically. Despite the changes to my teaching position and the devastating cuts to our HS program, I've worked tirelessly to maintain a positive outlook and to bring the same energy and enthusiasm to my job that I always have. This wasn't always easy, and if you spoke with my husband, who has witnessed my tears and frustration, you'd know I wasn't always successful. But in reflection, I'm actually quite pleased with my resilience.
This year, I have learned that nothing zaps my professional energy quite like the shifting attitudes towards teachers and other public employees. To think, I've spent 21 years doing a job I love, working hard, thinking that teachers were part of the SOLUTION... just to find out this year, that we are actually perceived as the PROBLEM. Ain't that a kicker!
To help me bounce back, I am going to post at least once per week this summer. A minimum of 8 posts in 8 weeks, instead of nothing in 8 months! So, if anyone's actually looking, coming soon, will be posts highlighting the 2010-2011 school year. Projects, insights, installations, art shows & more!
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