Mike's Message
Change
Some Things Don't Change
Big change came our way last March and we are all still dealing with it. We've had to deal with a number of big changes in the last six months. In fact, life as we know it will never be the same, generally speaking. We've been hit hard by change in education, but there are some things that I hope will never change.
Relationships
Education is about connecting with your students. Relationships. Whether learning is in person or remote, developing relationships is key to student engagement. I have watched educators spend hours of their own time to figure out ways to get to know their students in meaningful ways through technology. I don't see this going away anytime soon.
Be Kind
It's pretty natural to see someone as positive and happy and believe that they don't need a kind word. Some of the most optimistic people we come in contact with are still fighting battles that we do not understand. Online, it's pretty easy to write snarky words or condescending comments but they can ruin a person's day. It's easy because we don't see the person's face when those comments are read. I want to thank all the people in Kittitas for the kind words I've received. You know what we are doing is not easy and that we are doing the best we can. Everyone can use a kind word and the importance of kindness will never change.
Clean Slate
Everyone needs a new beginning, including you. Nobody does everything perfectly everyday. We all know it's important to learn from our mistakes, but it's just as important to let them go and not hang onto them. There's always a new day, a new start a "do over." Let's make sure this doesn't change.
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