I decided to join @TechNinjaTodd in another learning challenge. I do need to say that his summer learning challenge forced me to be more connected to other educator. You can read about his summer learning here.
So the first challenge this time is to find one little word to focus on this year. You can read about this challenge here.
As I think about last year, I found I was always thinking about the next step. This was necessary because last year was full of massive change. I decided in January that I needed to move back to the midwest because my children needed to know their grandparents.
Packing, moving across country, grad school, and learning. Still smiling! #SummerLS #selfie
Here’s a few of the things I accomplished last year:
- Prep and sell a house.
- Find a dream job in the midwest.
- Move my whole family to Iowa.
- Buy a new house.
- Get my M Ed.
I found myself busy thinking about what to do next instead enjoying what was happening around me. I am proud of what I accomplished last year, but am sad that I didn’t focus on the ride. So this year my little word is…
I am looking forward to listening to a student explain what happened without thinking about what’s next. I am also looking forward to being “here” with my own kids. I know that they are only this age once. I don’t want to arrive at the end of my career and not enjoyed every minute of it.
So here’s to being in the present.
Mrs. Megan Morgan 