All Good Things Must Come to an End

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 ...