Learning Lessons
I have witnessed so many changes in education, especially in the past few years and most definitely since the pandemic.
More and more teachers are leaving the classroom.
Teacher burnout, anxiety and health related issues are at an all time high.
As well, fewer and fewer people are choosing to enter the teaching profession.
You can check out some of the stats and data here:
Reluctantly, I left the teaching profession due to a serious illness brought on by the stress I was experiencing in my position.
It took me a few years to recover physically, however, I still needed to heal mentally and in my teacher spirit.
So, I decided to walk across Spain on the Camino Francés, alone!
It was a pilgrimage of the body, mind and spirit with each step I took (usually 15-20 miles per day!)
Time for reflection, soul-searching, self-discovery, interpersonal connections and many, MANY lessons that would heal the deep wounds I had experienced on my life’s journey, both in and out of the classroom.
How do we learn lessons in life?
What are the best ways for students to learn lessons in the classroom?
And finally, how do the lessons we learn create our path in life?
I discovered the answers to these questions (and so many more!) during my walk across Spain, and I would like to share the lessons I learned with all of you. Please read on… (more…)
