Metamorphosis

This time of year in school is the time you see huge changes. Most rewarding time of the year. There is new material to implement because great leaps have been made. I remember for myself, my own journey in school and the aha moments that came about when you finally get something. It is not all academics, personal growth, expectations and self awareness are just as important. Having a consistent predictable routine breeds understanding in all parts of our life. It is always better when you don’t see it coming, each challenge is met with clear goals. Then out of nowhere it just fits and large puzzles are solved and goals are met. Gotta love when a plan comes together.

I went to an extra curricular event outside of school. Many previous students were in attendance. Middle school starts at grade five, when you see students that have moved on from our school in a different setting they can make you feel like a celebrity. You may get the weary adult eyes trying to place you and why their child is so delighted in your presence. The older they get the more they steer clear of you, like you never met. I always meet their enthusiasm with equal attention. Many of my start up students have finished school, so when you see a bearded man addressing you like a long lost friend, you may need to scramble to place a baby face on that grown up.

I now have children of children, my kids grew up with. One event with parents and that is one that makes me feel real old! Grown ups that ask about Gramma because that’s what they all called my mom. That one, whew always a surprise! No really, it is just a matter of time, and those kids will have kids. I have been doing this job long enough, that the very first class I ever worked in, have graduated. Actually nine of the sixteen classes I have been in, have graduated?! That blows me away! When my grands are done, I hope to be too. In the meantime, I will enjoy the laughter and banter of all the little minds learning and playing, enjoying the journey every step of the way!