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Being able to slow down and breathe without so many events to attend

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having a steady job that I love

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I was able to spend my son's 21st birthday at home with him at the start of the shutdown - would not have been able to so that if his college did not send all students home! He may not have liked it - but I sure did. 

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I was able to spend my son's 21st birthday at home with him at the start of the shutdown - would not have been able to so that if his college did not send all students home! He may not have liked it - but I sure did. 

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We got the band back together after a few years off. We have started playing music that we grew up listening to and band practice is my highlight of the week. I also got a new guitaR!

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Finally ready to graduate from Bereavement Support, two years after becoming a Widow. (Was married to a wonderful man for 12,132 days = 33 years and 79 days, for those who like Math)

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They are everything I dreamed of.

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A growing web of love!

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Going to see my folks two days after I'm fully vaccinated in April and hugging them for the first time since Feb 2020.

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Going to see my folks two days after I'm fully vaccinated in April and hugging them for the first time since Feb 2020.

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I started riding my bicycle to school...

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Finished CAGS

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We are always going in a million different directions, this year we have spent quality time together. More puzzles, games, cooking, and hiking together.

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Finishing grad school!!

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Thinking back to last March, we did not miss one day of school. We provided an anchor when the world turned sideways.

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I learned that my feelings, anger, impulsivity, sadness, anxiety are not me. And because they are not me, I can separate them from me, acknowledge them, listen, but know that I don't need to act on them. That has really helped in my reactions to stressors in school and out.

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Connecting with students from all over the world and learning about their countries and cultures.

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Connecting with students from all over the world and learning about their countries and cultures.

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Got to see my Mom in Calif for the first time in over a year over Feb break = happiness!

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Got to see my Mom in Calif for the first time in over a year over Feb break = happiness!

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Finishing grad school!!

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I haven't hugged her for a year.

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We have talked over dinner with our 4 an6 year old about what their rainbows and rainclouds have been each day.

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Being able to spend more time with my family

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Being able to spend more time with my family

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Love how we are creating a whole new 6th grade process and curriculum for our students - love the challenge and am seeing the successes!

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Love how we are creating a whole new 6th grade process and curriculum for our students - love the challenge and am seeing the successes!

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Love working with ALL of you GREAT people and students!

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Love working with ALL of you GREAT people and students!

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I didn't really think I could 'connect' with students this way, but I truly have.  We laugh together and it's wonderful.

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I didn't really think I could 'connect' with students this way, but I truly have.  We laugh together and it's wonderful.

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It's easy to feel that we don't make a difference, but we do.  Students have shared that it helps to see me upbeat and positive in class every day.  I now incorporate mental health checks in every class, every day. My daughter shared things with me I'd never have shared with my own mom.  My sons have started thinking about careers that they want for themselves rather than what their father wants them to do. My family stayed healthy during COVID because I was a total pit-bull about safety. My colleagues have been such a rock and we can support each other.  I spent the most relaxing break in December I've ever had because we all totally disconnected and just enjoyed life.  I've picked up a new relaxing hobby and have learned so much. I've learned a lot as I've expanded into new subjects in teaching to better align with standards. I've seen the world even more thought other people's eyes and it's changed everything.

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My child can read now thanks to Ms. Hewes

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My child can read now thanks to Ms. Hewes

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Got my first dose of the vaccine Wednesday!

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I was able to relocate to where my heart really wanted to be...

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I was able to relocate to where my heart really wanted to be...

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I learned how to decorate sugar cookies and started a little business!

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I love that my boys have been home this semester and I get to spend time with them....sad that they are missing out on their college experience. Bittersweet.

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I love that my boys have been home this semester and I get to spend time with them....sad that they are missing out on their college experience. Bittersweet.

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Getting this was amazing and made me feel so great!

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I am grateful to have had some additional time with my family!

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student academic, social and emotional growth

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student academic, social and emotional growth

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This year has been full of fresh starts for me. I moved across states, bought my first home, and started a new job! While busy, it has been very rewarding both personally and professionally.

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Learning more about myself, starting therapy, being kinder to myself

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Learning more about myself, starting therapy, being kinder to myself

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I have walked or exercised daily under COVID.

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A huge job, but equally satisfying.

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Opportunity to connect with people I otherwise didn't "have time to..." 

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Opportunity to connect with people I otherwise didn't "have time to..." 

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I wanted to nominate all of my students in the Foundations Program (Guess who!); However, I narrowed it down to two of them. I am very proud of the Whole Group!

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Spent more quality time with my family.  

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Spent more quality time with my family.  

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A student is currently passing all their subjects! 

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A student is currently passing all their subjects! 

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My colleagues in the virtual school are closer to me than in any other work environment.

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Trying a new class activity and the students having a lot of fun with it.

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Trying a new class activity and the students having a lot of fun with it.

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Got my 3yo weaned off nighttime bottles and night potty-trained

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Got my 3yo weaned off nighttime bottles and night potty-trained

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I haven't gotten sick with Covid-19 yet thank God!

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I haven't gotten sick with Covid-19 yet thank God!

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Connected with some staff members very closely 

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Connected with some staff members very closely 

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I helped 8 people get fist vaccine appointments

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I have seen students who were completely disengaged last year, blossom through the RTI and check-in process into real, engaged students who want to be here and are enjoying school!

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Potty training my son by age of 2 due to being stuck at home with no where to go. 

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Potty training my son by age of 2 due to being stuck at home with no where to go. 

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I have become closer to my high school colleagues, but I have also really developed the curriculum in my courses to try so many new things using UDL strategies and new platforms, and the students who are engaged are loving the work.  I have mapped three courses (one AP course that I built from the ground up) and prepped 10 new novels this year, while teaching 8 sections, supervising 5 student teachers and supporting my own children's remote learning.  Phew!