Ryan, really enjoyed this essay. Your desire to do what you find meaningful and enjoyable is a key. Lots of good advice here.
I taught high school English and Speech and Debate for 32 years before retiring and becoming an author. If you are interested in me for a podcast I’d love it. I am on a few a,ready and it is a forum to inspire teachers. My newest is a memoir dedicated to the profession entitled “It Was Never About the Books.”
Robert
Www.robertpacilio.net
San Diego County Teacher of the Year
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