June 24

As the school year comes to an end I am filled with mixed emotions. This school year has been tough and these kids are rough. For some, school is the only stability they have in their life, and watching their growth despite the obstacles is inspiring. Also watching some of the teachers at work in the school is inspiring. As the state continues to be in financial crisis, I feel the kids are suffering the most. Class sizes are going up and we are losing many valuable, irreplaceable teachers. On my first grade team we are losing two incredible teachers that have worked wonders in their classrooms. The first grade team took these teachers to dinner after school, so we could hang out before our final day.

Sometimes I wonder how it could have gotten so bad, In a world that is so uncertain, education should be a solid force. Yet, the future of our children is so fragile. I know that God has a plan, even now. but watching my students and peers struggles makes it one of those times, I wish we could skip ahead to the outcome and not have to live through the frustration. I know that is not how God works, yet it would be nice, sometimes.