I start a new job on Monday. I'm moving out of the classroom and into a board-level consultancy role.
It's a big promotion with a lot more responsibility. Assuming that coming out doesn't compromise me, professionally, it should be a step towards upper admin. Professionally, I'm happy and feel very respected.
But I'm going to miss the classroom terribly. I'll miss the kids' enthusiasm, their ideas, the thrill when they overcome challenges, and, selfishly, the knowledge that I'm a tangibly positive direct influence in their lives.
Maddy