So......how did you do this year?

The 2014 -2015 school year is almost over. How did you do? What were your greatest challenge? How did you celebrate your successes? Did you achieve all your goals? Finally, were you able to adjust to changes without losing your "cool" and professionalism?

This year was challenging for me. There were a lot of changes! I had to adjust to trying new things, finding solutions to problems that worked only for a short while, and coping with the loss of a student and colleague. I was pushed to the limit and I must admit that throughout it all I learned some valuable lessons. Lessons about trust, believing in oneself, learning from failure, and to expect the unexpected!

In trying to survive the "daily grind" we may often forget the small things in life. Sometimes we fail to see the good in others but quickly see their shortcomings. Every day is a blessing and LIFE IS A GIFT TO BE SHARED. As teachers we are given opportunities to share our lives.      

Reflecting on this past year, let us be kind to ourselves. We impacted lives!

So.....how did you do this year?

Have a Great Week!

Petreno