Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road. Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go.. ~Green Day
On the last day at the school where I served as Principal for the past nine years, I packed the final box, made the rounds for one last hug, and removed the name placard from my office door. A few reflections as I pulled out of the school parking lot:
* I had the opportunity to work with a team who had the courage to try new things, adjust to new systems, and continue to persist and insist on putting kids first.
* Kids are brilliant, amazing, resilient, not so resilient; courageous; intuitive; transparent, small people who give their opinions and hugs freely.
* Sitting down with a colleague/friend for a quick coffee and debrief at a conference, only to realize four hours had passed.
* Magic carpet rides; double chocolate brownies; staff vs. 6th grade soccer games; year end toasts; crazy costumes; Dancing with my "Soul Sisters" and brothers; wild tractor rides, rocks with ribbons, and "Aha moments."
* Brainstorming with staff over the "tough stuff" and discovering a team who has equal amounts of instructional expertise AND moral purpose.
What a privilege it's been....
The fork in the road is in front of me. Until I return from my leave of absence and the path that has led me to service in the Peace Corps, hasta luego, adios and mucho abrazos!
