Hi everyone,
Yes, it's been just over a year and I've been on a journey, wandering this way and that, yet always coming back to 'here' in my heart.
This week my role has changed to teaching only 3 days a week and my plan is that on the other 2 weekdays, I am going to continue building my coaching business, clarifying my message and learning how I can continue to serve those working in the education field. I must admit that this week, my goal was to have a break to be refreshed - go swimming, do aqua-aerobics, try out pickleball and play with my horse.
Today I received a message from a good friend announcing that she is leaving her role in education as a wellbeing leader;- empowering teachers to understand and know how to care for the students in the classroom who struggle with learning due to anxiety and other needs. I talked with a friend yesterday who admitted that although her colleague has been teaching for more than 10 years, she still doesn't understand the importance of serving her students and being aware of their emotional needs that impact on their ability to learn. Both stories broke my heart.
Teachers are leaving the profession by the time they get to their 5th year and the government response is to start teachers sooner so we have more, or bring back retired teachers to fill in the gaps. Instead of putting a band aid on, we need to clean out the wound and apply 'medication'. We need to listen, support and hear what their heart is crying out and we need to give them encouragement and tools to help them continue in their calling.
Two years ago, I began toying with the idea of coaching and supporting those in the education field, to help them navigate the murky and unpredictable challenges they were presented with. I began this blog and recorded anecdotes and things I have learned over the more than 30 years I have been teaching. There have been changes, challenges, heartbreaks and times full of joy and I am thankful for the privilege of having worked in education for so many years. As I work towards my final years of teaching, I want to empower you to grow and have a heart for education. I want to support and share with you the tools I have developed.
Come on this journey with me. If there's any specific issues you would like me to chat about, feel free to leave a comment and I will address it soon.
I look forward to sharing more with you.
P.S. There are also more life lessons at Horses and Lessons learned.
