November 18: What do you appreciate about your colleagues?
They take care of me when I'm sick.
Sara (to me in the ladies room): Jen, are you okay to drive? I went to the office and got you a sub. You're covered for the rest of the day. Go home.
They are generous with their planning time.
Cathy: There are Scratch cupcakes in the lounge. Go get one.
Me: But--
Cathy: Take Jesse-Lee (student teacher) to the lounge and get cupcakes! I'll teach your class till you get back.
They keep me organized.
Leesa: I ordered all the copies for the unit for you.
They value my experience.
Megann: Let's plan Socratic Circles out on Monday in PLC.
Amy: Yeah, I want to learn more about that.
Cathy: Me, too.
Me: Leesa, we're talking Socratic Circles on Monday. Are you in?
Leesa: I'm so in.
They forgive my errors.
Assistant Principal Dave (as he tries to unlock my door): Has the door been acting up lately?
Me: It's been kinda glitchy. Umm. (Pause. Blushing.) But I slammed it fourth hour when I was mad at my class because they wouldn't listen, and now it won't open.
Assistant Principal Dave (smiles and pats me on the shoulder): Well, we all have those days. (lock finally pops) I wouldn't lock it again until it's fixed. Have a better rest of the day!
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