What is Your WHY?
It is that time of year again.
The time when we realize how little time is left, and how much there still is to do.
However, this year, I challenge you to think about things differently. Rather than thinking about checking items off your to-do list, think about why you do the work you do.
Most of us didn’t go into education to get rich or to have summers off. We became educators to make a difference in students’ lives. To inspire them. To build skills and understanding. To give them strength and confidence. To make a difference. This is our WHY!
Take a minute to write down a list of the things you hope your students get out of your class.
Then ask yourself the following questions:
- Which of these things can I honestly say students are receiving?
- Would my students agree?
- Am I meeting my WHY?
- What can I do to increase the impact my class has on students’ lives?
Use these reflection questions to guide how you approach the work throughout the end of the school year. Shift the way you plan, the practices you use, and the way you connect with students so that your class has the impact you want on students’ lives and you approach your work in a way that you are likely to fulfill the reason that inspired you to become an educator (your WHY).
Prioritize your to-do list actions that align with this purpose. Focus on practices that will have the lasting impact on students that you’ve always wanted. You might be surprised at the items that fall off your to-do list when you focus on what is most important.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can do to support you, your site, or your district.
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