Back-to-School 2020
School starts for students tomorrow. At my school we were told ~1,000 students will return for face-to-face learning. I’ve had five years of greeting a… Read More »Back-to-School 2020
Christy
Into the Unknown
Day 7 back. More tears. (5 / 7 for those counting.) Today was my last day before my leave of absence starts. Monday will be… Read More »Into the Unknown
Unlucky Lottery Ticket
Sixth day back. Cried again. (4/6) We had our science department meeting today. At the end my colleagues wished me well. I thanked them. I… Read More »Unlucky Lottery Ticket
Licking My Wounds
Day 4 back. Not as many tears today, but they still fell. That’s a 75% crying at work rate, for those keeping track. I spoke… Read More »Licking My Wounds
2 out of 3
It’s the third day back for teachers in my county (Pinellas, FL). I’ve cried during two of them. Last Friday I talked with my Assistant… Read More »2 out of 3
Leave of Absence
Too Much Today was our 2nd day back. We had a meeting early in the day. Towards the end of it, the retirement benefits guy… Read More »Leave of Absence
Not Giving Up
The Teachers’ first day back in my district begins in a few hours. Nearly all summer long, I’ve been working for: #RefusetoReturn #14daysnonewcases #first9online #onlineuntilcasesdecline… Read More »Not Giving Up
Who Will Teach the Kids?
In Florida many counties are still planning on opening up buildings for a traditional learning environment. School buildings would be open five days a week.… Read More »Who Will Teach the Kids?
Rally
Tomorrow I’ll rally with other school employees, families, and concerned community members about safe school re-openings. Florida is a Covid hotspot. Among many in the… Read More »Rally