When I went back to school and started working in one three years ago, I spent my first summer at home with my child. Ahh, the coveted gig of an educator. I quickly learned that summer is not exactly a relaxing respite, during which educators and parents rejuvenate themselves for another year of learning. If you’ve ever experienced summer break with a child you know that your days are numbered before you hear those two little words that will turn you inside out with frustration… “I’m bored.”  Rivaled only by the questions “Are we there yet?” and “What time is it now?” I learned an important lesson that first summer; plan ahead and anything can be turned into a learning experience.

This summer is a bit different from that first summer. You might think that someone who has just spent the past three years completing course after course towards a teaching degree would want a break from learning. But you’d be wrong. I think that’s the thing about teachers… they never stop learning and they never stop teaching. So, I just completed my very last college course and I’m looking forward to student teaching in the fall, but I’m also mapping out another summer of learning for myself and my best girl.

Congratulations Miki Skeen. Now that you’ve finally finished your college coursework, what are you going to do?

Volunteer Odyssey!

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