Today was the first day with all of the students back. There were lots of great moments, meeting kids for the first time and getting to build those relationships always makes the tough parts seem easier.
I tried something new with my groups today, as an introduction I said my name, and then gave them the opportunity to ask me 20 questions. It served the same purpose as me giving the tried and true teacher bio intro, but it felt more engaging, it allowed for more opportunity to go off on tangents I wouldn’t have ever thought before. Just another reminder that sharing the load with the kids around you is always a good thing.
The leadership part was up and down today. I made mistakes that created some confusion and headaches. Luckily our colleagues are patient and understanding, but I know that will only last for so long. I owned the mistakes, admitted my own and will try to do better. It wasn’t anything significant, but it was still a true reminder that infallibility does not come with a title.
I am looking forward to tomorrow, getting to meet some new kids again, getting to teach in a gym again, getting to try and avoid making the same mistakes, but knowing I will make new ones. I suppose that is the key, knowing mistakes are inevitable and accepting that, but not dwelling.
Learning to Lead 