Friday has arrived and another week of distance learning is behind us. This year is difficult not only because of the COVID shutdown, but we have California fires and bad air, families out of work, Nationwide civil unrest, and a political season that has filled people with hate and discontent. Though this is a very difficult time for everyone, I try to focus on what I can control, which is my emotions and my actions. That, of course, has not always been the case but I have tried to improve personally and professionally in that category. Years ago I committed to three goals in my life: To be the best father I can be; to be the best husband I can be; and to be the best human I can be. Though there are days that I fail miserably at all three, my goals remain. With those failures, I have learned to pause, consider the impact of my actions, apologize when needed, reflect, and most of all make it right. This personal reflection I believe has made me a better educator. During this time in all our lives, we need less talking and more listening. We need compassion and we need consideration. That being said, we also need a calming weekend. I wish you all a most excellent weekend…Go PUPS! (cue Ambrosia - Biggest Part of Me).
