Stinger

I was perusing Facebook a few minutes ago and I noticed that my school from last year has officially welcomed five new members to the faculty.  My position has been filled, and I officially know now that I will not be at that school next year.  I was surprised at how bummed I got when I saw it posted right there on the school's website.  I keep reminding myself of Dr. Seuss' quote, "Don't cry because it's over... Smile because it happened."  My grandlittle in my sorority gave me a framed copy of this quote when I became an alum, and currently have it hanging up in my apartment.

I have a lot of memories from last year.  Some good, a few not so great... But not only am I leaving that school with the memories, the experience listed on my resume, and three shirts, I'm taking a lot of "lessons learned" away from the year as well.  I have no idea where I'll be next year.  But what I've learned in the last year only makes me a stronger person and a better teacher.