I am so grateful… I’m grateful for my coworkers and friends who let me cry, made me laugh, and were there to listen…always.

This year sucked, but without them, it would have been so much worse. I was able to go back, do my job and do a great job at it because I had so much support. As the school year closes, it has been one like no other, for many reasons…but I made it.

I kept going even when it was hard… not because I wanted to, but because I had to. I showed up everyday, which forced me to think of more than just the pain I was experiencing. The pain only got better because I fought for it to.

I knew I needed another change… one I could have a say in. I was ready.

I applied for an instructional coaching position…and I got it! I am beyond excited and this opportunity came at the perfect time for me.

The best part of it, is that I’ll still be with my amazing coworkers half of the time and at another amazing school the other half.

In this moment, for everyone who has been there, everything I’ve become and everything I’m going to be, I’m grateful.

I made it this year and I came out stronger, more confident, and ready for new beginnings.