As I sat today in our leadership academy and we discussed
our various topics I didn't think much of them until now at 3 in the morning as
I write this. One topic we discussed was, “What characteristics do leaders portray?”
As I sit here and think about the list we came up with my mind is racing and
going through a million different thoughts.
As this year has gone by with teaching, taking part in our
mentor-ship program and the Leadership Academy, being pregnant, and being a Senior
Class sponsor. Let's just say it's been a little busy especially these last few
weeks. I say all this because I know each of us has tasks and commitments that
give us all this crazy to do list with time constraints that seem unconquerable
at times.
As I have been preparing these last few weeks to go on
maternity leave, my to do list has seemed longer and longer. One of those major
tasks to check off is my commitment to the senior class and the team I leave
behind to finish the job. It's kind of like a group project that most students
hate. I didn't want to be that dead weight in the group. So I have submitted
every PR for the remainder of the year, collected all permission slips that
will be needed, helped plan out prom and senior week activities and everything
else I could think of to make sure I didn't leave a burden behind. At times I asked myself, why am I doing all this?
Is it for the acknowledgment, fun, torture, frustration, or a paycheck? As I
answer my own question, all I can say is heart. My lists have been crazy and I
have been pushing my classes to get where I want them to be before I leave.
Checking off tasks like a mad women. So focused on what needs to get done that
I forgot why I do what I do. It’s about the kids. Lists will always be there
but the time we have with a class of kids is limited. We need to stop and have
a heart check. My 5th period and today's discussions at training did that for me.
