Another....Sunday

I was asked, roughly three years ago, to start a middle school. A public middle school. I believe I was just in the right place at the right time. I hadn't been in education too long. I had done a variety of things within the building. I never considered being in a school "work." It was my work....my calling. Kids were central to that. And I got this wonderfull opportunity. And then the real education began. What was my vision? Who to hire who shared that? What type of leader was I ? Did I have a philosophy? And the grassroots questions....that appeared daily....that are too many to list here.....that grab at your attention and time.
I believe I took this job at the absolute right time in my life. I had failed at everything I'd done prior to it. In both relationships and business. I came with baggage. But .....and this isn't self indulgence....or ego....but I know what kind of chance I was being given. And I hoped I had created a solid professional approach and reputation. But I also understood that I had to take every experience....all my beliefs about kids and school and education....and I had to risk. It was "step up or step aside" time.
I chose to step up.