I received an email from a PLC member who really sees the big picture about what we do:
I’m looking forward to my new gig and also was sobered a bit by some stats I learned in a mental health first aid course I just took at my new school. Off the chart levels of kids feeling unsafe, attempted suicide, etc.
Makes me even more committed to this teaching practice, as it can only help bring support and confidence… Over time I know it won’t be all rainbows and unicorns.