Well, we’re doing it. Some of us are doing it again… distance learning, that is. Others are doing something new — teaching our classes with a masked face. Whatever situation you’re in, I imagine that you celebrate the end of each day with a big sigh and a, “whew, made it through the day.”
I find myself in the latter scenario, masked all day. I’m straining my voice so I can be heard and getting used to seeing only half of my students’ faces. It’s different; it’s tough.
But man, it’s good to be back.
Here’s what I’m learning in this season: sometimes, the “whew, we made it,” is all we can ask for. Life in the classroom looks a lot different right now, but I think we can and should celebrate every single day. We can celebrate the resilience of our kiddos, the contributions of our teammates, and the problem solving efforts of every person in education.
Whether you’re drowning in technology (again) or battling to keep your chin up with that mask on, I am confident you’re making it work. And I sincerely hope you feel a little bit of joy later today when you get to say, “whew, I made it.”
Your hard work matters!