Update on Schools – Personal Reflection

If you didn’t hear the formal announcement, Governor Whitmer signed an executive order closing schools for the remainder of this school year (unless restrictions can be put in place). I can hear some of you being happy about that. However, you being happy makes me very sad – it means you aren’t seeing the gravity/seriousness of this moment in time.

I am devastated. As your teacher, I have seen many of you grow immensely this year. I have seen your responsibility improve. I have observed the “lightbulb” going on for you. I have witnessed you taking charge of your learning, work, and behaviors. WE have worked hard together. I pray that you are still making strong decisions to stay focused with your learning that I am providing online. I am only one piece of your life puzzle. However, I know what it is store for you in middle school and beyond. I hope you see the importance and lesson of this world crisis.

I am sobbing, and I’m not embarrassed to tell you that. I am heartbroken.