I haven’t posted anything on my blog lately. It has been a difficult year, full of anguish and depression, and I am looking forward to sharing my mind in this format again.
If you read “My Teachable Moments”, you probably know that I had been contemplating leaving public education… And I did. Since leaving, I have begun experimenting as an adjunct professor at a local college.
It is enjoyable, but not the same in many ways since I am now teaching adults who are mostly responsible and active in their learning.
Don’t get me wrong – it is great – BUT so different from the high school. For instance, I haven’t been able to develop relationships with the students like I did as a high school teacher. And I miss that part of my job. I really do, but not enough to go back.
At this stage of my career, I believe I may leave teaching, it simply doesn’t have that “umph” for me anymore. Is it because I haven’t been able to form the same kinds of relationships? Or is it something deeper within me?
Just what else would I do with my time? I’ve continued to write, which is fulfilling since I’m coauthoring with my father, but I need something more and once again I find myself searching. Searching for something that I can fill my time with that has meaning and brings me joy… And a decent income to supplement retirement income.
Just what would that be? What would it look like? What would I do that has a lasting impact on our world? Or is this, as my daughter stated, a mid-life crisis? GEEZ….
So much to think about and dwell upon as I jump the hurdles this life has given me.
