LEAP!

As far as taking on leadership roles that are extra in the school year, I'd say my dance card is quite full. I co-run the student council with Drew (shout out). I coach JV girls basketball. I mentor a new teacher (that's the new thing I am doing). I lead sessions for the mentors of the 9th graders and the transition team for them. On top of all of that, I also had overload this trimester. So, I think I'll just call the last 3 months the "Oh Shit!" months, as that was pretty much my state throughout.  I know for a fact that I was a less effective leader throughout this time, but what can one do when faced with insurmountable odds than do what one can? So, I tried my best, and am now through the worst of it. I grew a very small amount through the experiences, I'd say, but mentoring a new teacher is a satisfying experience that leads to good team cohesion, friendliness, and fresh perspectives. It also helps that we're re-doing the 10th grade curriculum, and having 2 new members of our department to help flesh it all out is a great thing - it allows us to re-make it into something that is current, relevant, and modern; it also has the added benefit of allowing the new teachers a voice in what and how they teach, and that is something that I think they are excited about and thankful for.