Happy New Year! The Year of Gratitude
I can't believe it has been six months since my last post! I started this blog to help the community see the person behind the title and role, so I want to share my personal and professional focus for 2023. It has been a very busy and exciting year, and I wish everyone a very Happy (and healthy) New Year. Fresh starts and goal setting are essential to success. As adults, we often set goals to accomplish, especially in January. It's the perfect time to stop procrastinating or to get motivated to attempt something we have wanted to try or do. This year I have resolved to focus on gratitude. I communicated this charge to staff and families before the break and have encouraged others to consider picking a word to focus on for the year. If you are interested, check out the OneWord Challenge and pick a word that can help guide your year. Something is encouraging about fresh starts, which can also be true for our youth. It's essential to reinforce making better choices, setting