Be the Change...A Narrative
"We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope" -Martin Luther King Jr. MLK... what a man. What a dreamer. An inspiration. To stand up and state that there is an understanding of failure as a constant and inevitable is a strong statement to make. Sometimes I say it in my head, but never really out loud. This quote sparkles upon my identity as a teacher. It sparkles upon the narrative I am currently writing, and is still unwritten. As a teacher who is just starting out in their career, I feel scared. Yes there is excitement and wonder and feelings of motivation too. But fear seems to be a stronger emotion sometimes. My fear does not come from lack of experience. I've had long-term positions in Cranston, RI. I worked as a co-teacher this past year and pulled out groups for mini-lessons. Teaching littles in elementary is such amazing work that makes my heart grow five sizes bigger everyday. I have a taste of wha...