Smooth seas do
not make skillful sailors- African Proverb
As we begin the
journey of welcoming another group of students into our hearts, we must be
reminded that our task is not an easy one, but rewarding nonetheless. Many people will say that you should not
begin the year thinking about the end, but I disagree. You must begin the year with an end goal in
mind. You cannot expect to walk into the
year without a plan of action and that plan of action has both an execution and
end date. This African Proverb suggests that,
“smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” It echoes my thoughts about the
school year perfectly. Nothing is easy
about education or being an educator.
Many times our expectations do not match our efforts. Reality is a harsh pill to swallow, but it is
a manageable one. Our goal is to
strengthen the students that we have. Throughout
this process, one certainty exists: each
school year creates another opportunity for us to enhance our skills as
educators.
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