Wow! That’s a very good question!
It’s difficult to explain the impact that my Kenan Fellowship has had, and continues to have, on me, not only as a teacher, but as a human being. The changes are visceral and seem to have grown organically from the many different experiences shared with the most AMAZING people! As we learned, and worked, and played together, we also delved deep into discussions about education, politics, social injustices, and more.
We even daydreamed about creating our own school, filled with like-minded teachers whose greatest desire is to teach to the whole child, to fan the flames of curiosity and wonder, and to help students Learn to Love to Learn <3
I am filled with gratitude for the teachers and staff I work with every day at Valley Springs Middle School. It’s so nice to work with others who always do their best to satisfy the requirements of the powers-that-be, while still building relationships, enriching the lives of those around them, and instilling the love of learning to all those we teach!
Kenan has helped me realize how very lucky I am!