Finding JOY, even on the tough days...
In the spirit of JOY this season, it seems fitting to share how I find JOY when it seems the negative can quickly become the focus. The last year and half have been a challenge for me as a professional and I have learned first hand that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger! No, I don't mean physically kill me (although some days I did feel like I was being run over by a Mack truck), but my soul...the place where my joy resides was under attack. There were times I questioned my expectations of what the educational experience should look like; however, at the end of the day my bar remained, what would I want for my own child? The profession I have chosen allows me the privilege to experience joy on a daily basis. I love serving people and the fact that I get to collaborate and work alongside students and teachers who love learning on a daily basis makes my heart overflow with joy. Of course there are days that we miss the mark, there are days where everyone is