Friday Flush

This quote stood out to me this week.  In life, we are faced with many obstacles, and it is our response to them that defines us.  If we are change positions based on the way the wind blows, we show that we don’t stand up for our convictions.  If we belittle others, we show that we don’t have a respect for those around.  If we only look to succeed at all cost, we miss out on the journey that got us there.

But we can show courage by continue to reach our goals…continuing to do what we know is right….continuing to hold values high.  Teaching and education are difficult things…we have many stakeholders, many objectives, many needs, many students, and many possibilities.  It is overwhelming at times.  Sometimes we have students that aren’t sure they want to journey with us, sometime parents aren’t fully on board, sometimes our team works against us.  We have to have the courage to continue.  The courage to continue builds trust, but it also defines you. 

I appreciate each one of you.  You have a heart and a passion for what you do.  You have a desire to succeed for your students.  You know that what is easy and what is right are often two different things.  You don’t give up, and I see that every day.

Thank you for not focusing only on the end result…there is a journey…a journey that defines you.  Thank you for teaching that to our kids too!

Happy Friday!