I'm back at it!

I created this blog about a year ago. Nothing much came of it except one measly post, but hopefully I can stick with it this time.

Life Update:

At the end of last school year I was burnt out, tired, and overall looking for something new. I feel like all teachers have a "last straw" that pushes them to quit, or retirement. For some it doesn't come until 30+ years in, for me it was seven. I was in my last district for two years before I made the decision. And let me tell you, this was my dream school. Parents were involved, kids were mainly great, but I still found myself burnt out and annoyed thinking, "how can I do this for the next 30 years of my life?" I ended up interviewing for a federal position right at the end of the school year, and accepting it during the summer. I took some time for myself and took some time off my teachers pay teachers, thinking I would be a fraud to continue to create, while no longer being a teacher. But then I thought...

Why not?

I still have my teaching experience and passion to create resources for others. So now a year into my new job, I figured this was the time to get back at it and start creating again like I love. I definitely had some imposter syndrome and thought my old colleagues would scoff at the idea that someone that "couldn't hack it" would still create resources for teachers. But the truth is that I love my resources, I love helping teachers save time and stress, and maybe in the end, my resources might help another teacher hold on to their passion for teaching. Will I go back? Maybe, but not right now. I am happy with my current job, and TPT helps me thrive in my passion for graphic design and resource creation.

What to expect from this blog now:

While I'll be sharing some of my TPT resources, I also hope to just come on here and to write about my experience as a former teacher, maybe to help teachers stay in the profession, or leave while they can. Either way, no judgement here.