Building the New

I officially started my new job as a school counselor last Thursday but today is the day that really hits it home that I am no longer at my old school and that I will be at a new school, with new faces, and new people who don't know me yet. It's a bit intimidating to step into a leadership role where people haven't had the chance to see your preform. They don't know what I was like as a classroom teacher and I can feel each of them being hesitant towards me, I'm sure wondering what I am going to bring to the table.

I found a great quote that has really been my reminder through this whole journey. I have so many fears about this new job. Will I miss the classroom? Will I be able to be in touch with the students as much as I'm planning? Am I under planning? Am I being realistic? Will the teachers be on board? Will there be someone to motivate me and keep me going like at my last school with my best friend? I feel like I ask myself these questions every morning when I wake up and each day the answer is the same.

There is truly only one way to find out.

I am excited for what this year as in store, even through my worries and doubts. I am excited to help build this program pretty much from the ground up and work with teachers that are excited about the change that is coming to the school this year. I will miss the familiar faces and the friends from my other campus but am excited to create a new home at my new school. Here's to building the new.