It occurred to me this morning as my brain was busy just before I woke, that for the first time in thirty-five years, I will not be immersed in a school setting at the beginning of the school year.   No more welcome back teacher celebrations announcing our theme for the year…no more meet the students and parents to celebrate all that will be in store for them…I will instead be blogging about this celebratory time and attempting to inspire from afar.

Most of my educator colleagues and friends will be beginning their new journey this week.  For educators everywhere, the start of a new school year is approaching and it is exciting!  There is anticipation as they wonder, “What will the year hold?  What type of students will I have?” “Will I have what it takes to meet the expectations of my school, the students and parents that I serve and to meet the highest expectations – those of my own to be great and make a difference.  The thoughts of their leader are slightly different, wondering how in the world to inspire them to welcome the challenges that will surely come.