Tomorrow marks my first day of my new journey. A new district, new school, new responsibilities, and new kids all await me. It begins with “new teacher orientation”. Many people have scoffed at this and I am sure there will be a few dull moments, but I am actually very excited for it.
I am excited because everything about where I am heading is about to be different. I have a lot to learn. I am excited because I have spent the last several years as a big fish in a small glass of water (a pond would be far too big.) Everyone knew who I was and I came with a reputation for being different.
This new experience will be like jumping from my little glass into the ocean. The school I will be working in is almost ten times the size of my previous district. It brings with it a new set of challenges, a completely different atmosphere, and an opportunity.
I see this as a fresh opportunity to start with new people and I am extremely excited to begin. So tomorrow I will eagerly jump into new teacher orientation with the same excitement and passion I would with anything else, and I look forward to reflecting upon the first step tomorrow.
Good luck!
Good luck, Brian. You’re in for a great adventure!!! Your mindset is perfect.
Gooooo . . . Big Fish!!!
Happy, fruitful, open-minded swimming, Brian, in these new, more open waters!
Love your mindset! I read this piece and just wanted to cheer you on. Go get em!
All the best!!