I've often wondered about the effect of changing weather on moods. Does a sunny day help one have a sunny disposition? And, conversely, does a gray day result in a sad, reflective day? How about rainy days...do they cause one to cry a lot (you know rain = tears)?
How about changing seasons...are we different in the winter just because it's cold and we have to bundle up...does that mean we're "hiding away" ourselves? Do we, in essence, hibernate in the winter by being less out-going. Does spring truly rejuvenate us? How about summer...are we better people then because we're more "sunny?" Is my melancholy mood caused by the end of summer and the cloudy days?
Just some thoughts.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
First Days of School
Well, It's been a while since I've last posted a message to my blog. I could say it's because I've been too busy but in all actuality, it is because without the structure of needing to blog about the 23 Things course, I've forgotten to do it.
So, maybe a just a few thoughts about the start of school. I've been doing this "school thing" for many, MANY years. I began teaching in 1974 and, except for a three hiatus when I was re-thinking my career choice, I've been in the education business ever since. Boy oh boy, have things ever changed in those 30+ years!
I believe that this has been my hardest start ever...and I don't think it's because I'm older (I'm really not THAT old!). It seems like no one is happy about much of anything....talk about the pressure that puts on a person. You know, I am someone who really does like folks to be happy with what they are doing...but juggling the balls to make it all happen isn't exactly an easy task.
I have really done a LOT of reflection about how to be a better instructional leader and I think that choice is perhaps putting some "pressure" on some folks. I am all about trying to help teachers be better teachers and kids becoming better learners. I am depressed by our test scores and am sometimes at a loss as to what to do about them.
Anyway, there it is. I can only hope things get better!
So, maybe a just a few thoughts about the start of school. I've been doing this "school thing" for many, MANY years. I began teaching in 1974 and, except for a three hiatus when I was re-thinking my career choice, I've been in the education business ever since. Boy oh boy, have things ever changed in those 30+ years!
I believe that this has been my hardest start ever...and I don't think it's because I'm older (I'm really not THAT old!). It seems like no one is happy about much of anything....talk about the pressure that puts on a person. You know, I am someone who really does like folks to be happy with what they are doing...but juggling the balls to make it all happen isn't exactly an easy task.
I have really done a LOT of reflection about how to be a better instructional leader and I think that choice is perhaps putting some "pressure" on some folks. I am all about trying to help teachers be better teachers and kids becoming better learners. I am depressed by our test scores and am sometimes at a loss as to what to do about them.
Anyway, there it is. I can only hope things get better!
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