Waiting to Go Back

January 7, 2025 I am still waiting on medical clearance to go back to school, even though the new semester started today. I am feeling very guilty about having left my kiddos, since even with the best of subs the experience isn't quite the same. Having A.P. and Dual Enrollment students makes it even more stressful because they are worried about being prepared for the A.P. Exam and their college-level courses. I know I have to make sure I am fully able to go back without putting myself in position to reinjure my knee, and I also know that the kids will survive without me. Still, I wrestle with the dual roles of taking care of myself and taking care of my students. I will be back very soon, however, and we'll make the most of the rest of the year together.