What’s Your Why?
Summer is a time for rest and relaxation for many teachers. We begin our summer break exhausted from the work we’ve done all year in helping our students to learn and grow. We enjoy lazy days with no alarm clocks, going to the bathroom whenever we want, and wearing leggings and the messiest of buns. Our days begin to blur together, and we get to a point where we’re not really sure exactly what day of the week it is. You may even be asking your significant other, “What’s today? Is it Tuesday or Wednesday?” as they roll their eyes at you and get ready to leave for work. Why Now? As the days turn into a month or so out of school, we find
What’s Your Why?
Summer is a time for rest and relaxation for many teachers. We begin our summer break exhausted from the work we’ve done all year in helping our students to learn and grow. We enjoy lazy days with no alarm clocks, going to the bathroom whenever we want, and wearing leggings
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