I am in crisis. I am questioning my ability as a teacher. I am questioning my desire to teach.
At first, I thought it was a funk. However, four weeks in to the year, and I am seriously considering what else an English teacher is qualified to do. So, I took the advice of someone important to me and tried to rediscover why I teach. Therefore, I sent the following message to nearly a dozen former students:
So, this feels weird sending, but here's the background. I'm having a hard time deciding if teaching is still for me. A colleague told me to think back to the many students I have enjoyed teaching. Your name came up on my list. I thought you might like to know that.
--Mr. McNamar
Sending the message felt good. Certainly I did not send it to all of my memorable students, but in the end, I was reminded of why I teach.
I've felt similarly. Teaching becomes such a big part of one's life and character that when we falter even a little we begin to question if we can be good in any other job. Maybe you should try another job just to explore options.
ReplyDeleteYou're not the only one.
ReplyDeleteI have, at times, felt the same way myself this year. I dare say it's a universal feeling among educators, especially in this climate that continually portrays us as the dregs of society.
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