Today, this is a room of desks and chairs.
Today, the air in this room is stale.
Today, this room is empty and clean.
Today, this room is a void.
But, tomorrow?
Tomorrow this room becomes full of life.
Tomorrow, children will enter, as nervous and excited as I.
Tomorrow, the air in this room shimmers with possibility and opportunity.
Tomorrow, this room becomes messy; good and messy with trial and error, investigation, curiosity and learning.
Tomorrow, this room is where drama will play out, secrets will be shared, laughter will ring, frustration will build, lessons will be learned, memories will be made.
Tomorrow, new relationships begin to be built, and even though I know they will leave me in 10 months…10 too short months…I love them all, a little, already.
Tomorrow is my favorite day of the school year, because, tomorrow…
We begin our journey.
Together.
I told one of your students how lucky she is to have you as an 8th grade SS teacher. I am sorry DJ only had you for part of the year (thanks to Tiny’s untimely arrival). You are a great teacher & I am sure you will miss the admin crap—but your students are luckier to have you in the classroom!.
Comment by ckcorcoran — September 2, 2015 @ 8:14 am |
Thank you so much! I love teaching and have missed it. I’m so very excited to be back in the classroom!!!
Comment by Amy — September 2, 2015 @ 10:23 am |
Tomorrow night… you will sleep soundly!
Comment by patti herbert — September 2, 2015 @ 9:39 pm |