Out of an abundance of caution took on new meaning. No longer referring to impending weather related issues like hurricanes, COVID-19 was what this month's alert calls and emails included. I would have preferred inclement weather. At least that threat often passes quickly. Luckily, my role allowed me to continue from home. Planning meetings? Still happening! Resource and tutorial creation? Still happening! Look, I was Zooming and Meet-ing before we had no other way to come together. Many of my early "calls" were helping others explore the features of these tools and how to set up a productive space to work at home. Encouraging and supporting the technical side of things. I created a website to help our educators navigate Distance Learning. - best practices, tools, and how to provide feedback when you can't be face-to-face. I worked with our professional development department (of one - we only have one person with that official title) to craft a plan for independent study to allow teachers to create a custom pathway of learning and earn continuing education credit while navigating it - and these uncharted waters - for most educators in our district - of remote learning. In the midst of all of this, I also parented my own high schooler as lacrosse season was canceled and her school day and social life were turned upside down as well as a college freshman who had spring break turn into moving back home. All of us made adjustments....and shared one office space. So while March usually is "in like a lion and out like a lamb", this year's events proved that you have to bring your own sunshine, ind joy in what you do....and share that with others.
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