Today was my last formal day of being a participant and leader of a special ed team (see above), and I didn't think it would effect me but it did. When this picture was taken, I was still pretty shaky when it came to running meetings, giving critical feedback and inspiring co-workers to come to decisions on their own. Today I am pretty confident in those arenas and I am proud of it. Not only that, but I appreciate them, as I know they appreciate me (they showered me with positive thoughts & some profound compliments last week at our last meeting).
I know that my next job will be another challenge that I'll have to work hard to rise to. But I know that this year has given me a sense of competency around my leadership that will let me ease into the new role quicker, make better decisions, work more efficiently and foster deep relationships. I have grown so much this year. I could not have without the support of these people shown above, even the one staff member that caused me so much anguish and didn't make it to the end. We are some of the smartest, most dedicated and passionate people in Special Ed and we have become so only by one another. I am lucky and grateful to have them in my life, as they have shaped who I became this year.
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