What I've learned about myself...

The thing I've learned the most about myself this year is that I really enjoy teaching.  Its a great career and one that allows me to use my people skills to help students and other teachers.  I have learned that I have to learn when to say no, or to not commit to every opportunity that comes my way.  I love being involved in the school and helping every way I can - but sometimes it spreads me too thin and I lose track easily.  This semester has been a great example of that - balancing school, teaching, coaching, pregnancy (no not me, my wife :) ) and just everyday issues.  I have learned that I really want to get a solid plan together for each class I teach and prepare it ahead of time instead of rushing.  I am great at putting things together last minute but I want to establish a plan.  A resource book.  Everything  we've been taught to do!  I just haven't found time to do it yet.  I have learned that I want to pursue a masters degree in special ed.  I have learned that I want to coach for a long time.  I have learned that one day, I want to go into leadership.  I have learned that I want to continue to build my program bigger and better. I have learned that this is what I want to do until I am old and gray.  :)