What Do Teachers Do in the Summer?
I am asked this question all of the time. Are you going to work this summer? Are you planning to teach summer school? The quick answer for me is NO! However, I do attend workshops that interest me, participate in PLCs, and plan the summer orientation for our incoming freshmen. But, I do NOT overwhelm my summer with school work. I have worked long enough to understand the importance of renewing my energy over the summer. I have learned to take a very nice (but short, so that I can afford it) vacation that begins on Memorial Day so that the travel rates are a little cheaper. On these trips, I spoil myself for just a few days. I eat when I want to eat, I sleep when I want to sleep, go see new things, and best of all, someone takes care of me for a few days. I love having the hotel room cleaned up for me because I've spent the last 10 months taking care of others, so this makes me feel like someone is taking care of me for a change. Those vacations are usually ...