On the day before spring break,
colleagues prepare
for a hectic day of instruction.
Spring weather,
combined with the upcoming break,
means students bouncing
chatting,
chomping at the bit.
Next door,
I hear two teachers share a laugh.
Across the hall,
a serious student discussion ensues.
Down the corridor,
three teachers compare notes.
On the stairs,
a teacher comforts a crying student.
In the office,
yet another teacher greets parents.
There is no question
the pandemic changed teaching,
perhaps forever.
But,
the heart
of every teacher I know,
puts students first.
I am honored
to be in this company.
A Reading Life 
Beth,
I love this slice! You capture such good which is also why I am glad to be in this company!! SO so grateful I met you summers ago learning in NYC and now I can’t imagine not being in your company. Your poetry this March was on fire!!
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And thank you for commenting 8x…it kept me going this March!
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I love how your attention moves about your building, sharing all the examples and variety of caring moments. I agree- teachers are the very best.
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Your observations add up to this line 100%
“the heart
of every teacher I know,
puts students first”
Thankful for this space to observe and reflect with you, my friend. Happy break!
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I love your description of all the different kinds of conversations happening in the school. You’ve captured the vibrancy of a caring space.
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