Most of you will look at this picture and see just two pairs of shoes courtside at the Windy City Bulls. To me, it means more than that. And my heart is so heavy and broken for a family who has been a part of ours for my whole life thus far. You were an "Uncle" to me.
Havenβt been on here in a while. Busy school year and grad school on top of a second job and trying to stay distant to social media for #mentalhealth reasons.
Rocked out teaching PE today with my @sabrina_i20 jersey. Been a @nyliberty fan since day 1 of the league because of my childhood hero @RebeccaLobo. My Lobo jersey doesnβt fit anymore well since I was 17. LFG Liberty #wnba
Today is World Mental Health Day! Working everyday to seek out and appreciate moments of calm has been a big part of my mental health journey. Let's create a world where everyone feels safe to talk about their mental health struggles.
Admin: kids need to be in class and off their phones.
Kid #1: Can I go to the restroom?
Teacher: you went to the restroom before class, wait until class ends.
(3 minutes later)
Admin: we just got a call. Is it true you refuse to let your students go to the restroom? Please let kid#1 go to the restroom, her parents are very upset with you.
Kid#2: can I go to the restroom? Sure, if you hand over your phone for me to hold, you can go to the restroom.
Kid#2: that is stupid.
(3 minutes later)
Admin: we just got another call. Please let kid#2 go to the restroom.
(30 minutes later)
Admin: we found kid#2 making Tik Tok videos in the restroom. Why are your students out of class and on their phones?
Teacher: π
#edchat
Itβs been an amazing start to the school year. Almost a month in. Iβve taken on a lot this year - Mentor, Specials representative for grade level, School Improvement team and MTSS. Was asked to also be tech person for my school but I will decline as I also work another job