New Year, New Goals

Happy New Year!

Wow! I can't believe it's 2017. I feel like I just graduated college and began my teaching career. By the end of this year it will be 10 years since I graduated. Time flies when you're having fun! I know like many teachers, I've had my ups and downs in these past years, but I'm really looking forward to so many more.

Whenever a new year begins everyone has new energy, new goals, and new resolutions to start their year off on the right foot. I'm one of those people. It's like the first day of school all over again. I'm thinking of ways to welcome the students back, lesson plan ideas, strategies, ways for me to stay organized, etc. This year is no different.

I have a lot on my plate as 2017 starts. Not only am I a librarian for my middle school, but I teach four classes. I'm now taking on a 5th class during this second semester. I'm really excited about it and look forward to getting to see another group of kids every day. I've taken the plunge into Teachers Pay Teachers, very slowly though. I think my toes are just a little wet right now. I'm still actively working on our school's STEM program, bringing in resources, building our Makerspace, and more. There's even more on top of all that, but I enjoy it!

My goals for 2017...
1. Get organized and STAY organized.
2. Blog more, share more! (I don't post enough.)
3. Create my own class interventions for students that need the extra push.
4. Continue to learn (always a goal, no matter what).
5. Continue to always put my students needs first.

Those are just a few of my goals for 2017. There's always more on my list and that list will grow through the year.

Education is a passion and that passion is something I enjoy living every day.

What are your educator goals for 2017? Feel free to share in the comments below.