It's another first day of school! Everyone is scrambling to make sure their rooms are ready, seating charts done, posters on the walls, smiles turned on and excitement turned up! Just like the kids we all pull out our new 1st day of school outfits! I love checking Facebook on these days to see all the obligatory 1st day of school posts.
As I reflect back on the tech trainings we did this summer, I'm excited for the year. I work with some amazing people that gave up their summer time to come in and do their technology training. They are genuinely invested in using their classroom devices, they want to integrate tech plans into their curriculum, and they are willing to ask questions if they don't understand something (that's key right?).
After one particular day of training, I reflected on all the pieces of technology we use in our building. Are we overwhelming our staff, particularly the new ones? I thought a long time about this, but when I visited various staff members and inquired what they were doing the first week of classes, my concerns were washed away. I work with some amazing people!! (Have I said that already?) Start the kindling and they will fuel the fire!
No one understands the life of a teacher except a teacher. The preparation we do, the free time we give up, the money we spend out of our own pockets. We have chosen this profession, and on these first days, when everyone is excited to be back and there is anticipation for the new year, we get the best reminder of why. So to those amazing people I work with, Happy 1st Day! Make this year great!
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