This has been an interesting program. There are many times that I questioned if I should have done the program, since I make the salary raise in the first two weeks of summer doing construction. Then I tell myself that some day I will not have to do construction in the summer and I smile.
I have learned a lot throughout the program and will appreciate the extra time with my own kids next year. When I reflect back on the last year, I understand that I took on too much. Thankfully my wife keeps me floating with all of her hard work. With chess club, cross country coaching, carpentry club, coaching hockey and grad school, there was very little time for anything else. This last year was a tough year. I have heard of teacher burnout and I totally understand why now. These last few days I have spent re-roofing a house and it reminds me of why I became a teacher again. The days are physically tough doing construction but working with the guys is just a tad bit different than working in a profession dominated by women. Now if I can just finish this action research thing, I will be able to relax.
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