Survival

Never in a million years did I truly understand this term. Those that know me will understand the deep sorrow and that my students, peers and myself have been experiencing. Over the past 2 weeks I've drafted nearly 4 different posts, however, none really mattered....

I was in survival mode.

Through these tough, terrible and difficult times we are tested. It is easy to judge others in these times; look at what they're doing... This is part of the test, because we're all doing it. The students are looking at us and this is when teaching and what it means to be a teacher becomes so clear. The personal contact, the relationships and the mentoring, either direct or indirect, are so evident. This truly is why many of us become teachers.

The personal relationships

The curriculum may continue, but where is its priority now?

The technology may be used, but what's the goal?

The relationships continue and that's the heart of the issue...

Apologies to the vagueness of this post... Ask and I'll share.