Setting a Goal for the Year

So much to do. So little time. The clock is ticking on the new school year, and I am still reflecting on my goals for the year. I've always taken on the world, confident that I can manage everything that comes my way, but it's clear I've dropped a couple of balls that have cost me dearly by doing so. Leadership opps have come and gone, and I've failed to carry them to the finish line. Perhaps I am ready to learn to say no, to do less better. I think that is it, my goal for the year: DO LESS BETTER.

I have a tough year ahead: three preps ALL YEAR.  Very full classes. Model UN and Debate are in need of continued refining, though I am certain I will hire help full time this year.  Cindy Stark seems ready and willing. Doing less better will mean handing over my baby to some capable hands. 

Doing less better means I leave this blog now to finish getting my plans for the first three weeks ready. To all my fellow teachers, hang in there. We are all growing and learning as this year of blogging will demonstrate. I hope this blog will help me to keep track of my own growth and perhaps allow anyone reading this to feel better about themselves! If any of my mistakes prevent someone else from making the same ones, better yet!