A few weeks ago, our principal stood in front of our staff and shared news that many schools across our district are hearing right now: significant budget cuts are coming.

January has gotten off to a very busy start, and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

If you had asked me a few years ago where I thought I’d be today, I would’ve probably told you “on the other side of 40 and rocking my career!” — doing what exactly? I’m not sure. I knew I wanted to teach, but I had no clue just how far my ambition and passion would take me - I still haven’t made it to the destination, or figured out exactly where the road is taking me. For now, I’m firmly in the middle — and to my utter shock, I haven’t crashed out.