School's Out!

Lincoln Lutheran graduation on Sunday, May 19th marked the conclusion of my 8th year of teaching. In some respects it has gone very quickly and I still feel like a new teacher, but in many ways I can look back and see all the changes that have taken place, the students who have gone through my classes, and I pray I have made a positive difference in lives along the way. 

With Lexie & Marissa, the dance team seniors

This past year was certainly one of growing, learning, and adjusting as I tried to figure out how to balance career and family. I am happy to announce this should be a little easier in the future as I will cutting back to teaching part time next year, in order to spend more time with Kylie! 

I am excited to be able to continue doing what I love both in the classroom and at home. I am also thankful that Ryan is so supportive of making this work financially and logistically, and that the administration is willing to work with me on this new arrangement. My future schedule will include teaching every other day, which works out perfectly since our school switched to block schedule this year. 

I have also agreed to come back to work with the dance team, but this time as the faculty sponsor. My role will not include coaching, and therefore not the huge time commitment of being at all the practices and performances. 

My own special chair in mom's classroom

Sometimes mom shares her chair

Kylie was a trooper hanging out in my classroom after school every day this past semester, and I am hopeful that this new setup will be beneficial for her too. She will still get the social interaction of daycare, plus more time with mom. For now though, we are all ready and excited for summer!