This is the second seasons that I as an educator have been feeling a little more stressed than a normal school year. Going back into the classroom has been something that I have honestly had a hard time with this year. Although I love my job, the politics and the constant opinions have been a lot.
Although I am feeling the pressure here are the things that I am looking forward to this year.
Getting Back into a Classroom:
Last year, as a teachers assistant I spent the year helping teach remotely. Although I have to admit that it was a lot. When I reflect on that time I realize that teaching in general is a lot. Although, I think my teams did an amazing job teaching remotely, I am excited to go back to a classroom. Getting to see my students and work with them in-person, I think it will give me that answers that I need.
Seeing my Work Friends:
I think that one of the things that I missed most about being in a school is having my work friends. In the educational world, your work friends are essential. Although, working with kids is amazing most of the time, you need your people to decompress and no one knows better than the ones you work with what you are going through. It is a different kind of bond, and I can not wait to have that back!
Getting Back to a Routine:
When I am working, I am so much more disciplined with everything in life. I have a very strict schedule, and the very Type A part of me is so looking forward to that. Although, I think that this year is going to be a lot, I think that this will be important for me to get back to my normal, as the world wraps up from the pandemic.
Student, Teacher Relationships:
I have to say that although I had amazing relationships with both the students and their families because of teaching remotely. I am excited to have that relationship with my students that I normally would have. That relationship between educator and student is a special bound. I am really excited for that!
This year, although the pandemic seems to be coming to a close, there is still a lot of uncertainty. There are a lot of mixed emotions going back into the classroom. However, I will say that I am very optimistic that this year is going to be great from both teachers and students. That we are going to be able to get back to a normal that we have not seen in a while. As well as, staying safe.
Here is to an amazing school year for all.
Stay safe!