I finished year 22 as an educator, and thus far it has been unpredictable, laughable, crazy, fantastic, happy, sad and down right fun. As I approach year 23, I find myself in uncharted waters... not for the first time, but for the first time in a long time. I have accepted a high school library position in Mansfield ISD for the 2017-2018 school year. I will be the only librarian for 2000+ students and faculty members.
Why make the change now? I have analyzed that over and over again, and I have come to the conclusion that I simply need a different challenge. I believe I have been in the business long enough to know the grass isn't necessarily greener on the other side. Therefore, I am not looking for greener grass, just a different lawn to water. Mansfield Summit High School is the place I chose, and I hope it is the change I need.
It has taken quite a few years, but Blanca, Karen and I have constructed a library program in Duncanville of which to be proud. The Duncanville High School Library is a place people love to visit. We have enjoyed our time together, but as the saying goes, eventually "all good things must come to an end." I feel as if I have been on autopilot for the last couple of years, and I hate that complacent feeling. When Karen left mid-year to accept the position of Coordinator of Library Services at Faith Family Academy, I knew then it was time to find something different. Although Karen and I no longer work in Duncanville, it is comforting to know that Blanca is staying to watch over the library program and to continually improve the library for its patrons.
I will miss all of the students, colleagues and friends I have made over the years in Duncanville ISD.
However, I think Winnie-the-Pooh says it best ...
