At the beginning of a school year one can seem a bit tangled up and confused. New students, new schedules or even a new school can make one feel undone and uncertain. Yet, my years in education have shown me how to meet these “tangled” situations head on and just keep it BASIC . B - Believe in myself and in others. I cannot do it ALL. Teaching and learning is never a “me, myself and I” project and I need to rely on others. When I work with others I am always better. Asking for help when you do not know something is a smart move. One might hesitate to ask for help to avoid the appearance of being seen as weak or vulnerable. There is a sincere strength in showing vulnerability. A - Accept that I am not perfect and will make mistakes. School business involves different levels of risk. Trial and error are always my favorite teachers. Knowing that I will make mistakes makes me feel less anxious. I give myself permission to not be ...
Ideas on learning, leading and life from a curious educator and servant leader.