Thank You, Teachers
All families had a rough go during the pandemic. This year has also been tough as we slowly come out of the collective trauma, but made so much easier by the principals, teachers, aides and support staff of schools. My children could not wait to return to in-person learning as they navigated the pandemic through puberty, figuring out who they are, teen-angst, a confusing home-life and no socialization. We parents have a newfound admiration for the unsung heroes who have always been there for our children, yet we had no idea what it actually takes to hone skills, emotional growth and knowledge, it is a true gift. Our teachers not only had to quickly create online learning platforms with no previous experience but maintain their roles as tutors, coaches and educators at a distance. I watched my children come out of their shells this year, finally back inside the classroom. There was some difficulty as they introduced themselves to new schools and their peers with the amazing encouragemen...