New Beginnings

In almost exactly four months I will graduate, from teaching and into something new, something bigger, somethings more while and expansive.

I have no idea what that is.

But I’m getting more excited about that.

It’s hard to actually think about what’s next because right now, I am in the middle of a school year, another typically busy school year – 8 different preps (over two semesters) – one of which I haven’t taught in almost 20 years, two languages, and, this term, four co teachers and one teaching assistant.

Did I mention the two clubs?

It’s hard to think of anything outside of what I am currently doing. It will be a sabbatical.

My friend Amanda suggested that term sabbatical last summer to keep me from spiraling at the thought of the immensity of leaving a long held and long beloved career and looking to do something different, something bigger, maybe.

Now I know I want something aligned with who I am, what I want, now.

It will also be a gap year. And adventure.

I look forward to meeting me.