Oh the possibilities

For the first time in 9 years and first time since I accepted my first teaching position, I have begun to actively seek a new job. The surprise is that I have actually come to the realization that my time in the classroom may be coming to a close. I feel as though I am ready to seek out positions and opportunities in building leadership. Its bittersweet for me as I had always thought the transition out of the classroom would happen later on in my education career, but after the past few years being as tough and as grinding as they have, its time. being in the classroom is tougher than its ever been. With all the distractions for kids today and this being the instant gratification generation, engagement and holding students attention spans as well as supporting and nurturing students to care for and take an active roll in their education is difficult. The environment at my current school, climate especially, while better than the past few years, is still pretty bad. I have always told people who ask, that I have many more good days than bad, and still feel that way, but its time to start pursuing and investigating other options. So here I am, polishing up and updating my resume, something that I haven't looked at in 10 years haha and contacting current and former Instructional Leaders and requesting letters of recommendation. I have 4 positions that I plan on applying for and at least hope to get an interview and get a feel of what this transition will look like.

Oh the possibilities....

Time flies

I've recently realized how quickly time actually goes. I step back and realize that I'm 33 and a real adult with a mortgage, career, and responsibilities. Where the hell does the time go. I can remember vividly what it was like 7 years ago and I often wonder how I got here. Some say its not good or healthy to live in the past or to consider "regret" but I really wonder what the hell I've done with myself and how the hell I got here....