Welcome all!
As July comes to a close and we look toward August, I’m reminded of new beginnings. Having spent almost all my life as a student, teacher, or both, the start of the school year tends to be my ‘new year.’
My family and I have just returned from a short vacation to California, where we experienced cool temperatures and a nice break from our desert. Immersed in a new city and relaxing under redwoods and by the ocean, we were able to rest from our routine of school and work commitments, of which there were still some over the summer. But now, the rush to buy school supplies, schedule meetings, and adjust to the school year sleep and meal schedule has begun.
We have entered a time of excitement and anxiety, for there are certainties and uncertainties every new academic year. It is certain that we will meet new people, reconnect with old friends and colleagues, think about new ideas, return to old ideas with fresh perspectives, look forward to our favorite projects, events, subjects, or tasks, and need extra encouragement to get through those that we like less. It is uncertain who we will meet, what ideas will take us in which new directions, and where we will end up by this time next year, educationally, emotionally, and physically.
I’m a neurodivergent doctoral student, a mother to high schoolers with disabilities, and I work in the field of education. For me, this academic rhythm performs a strong beat. Sometimes the beat is slow and comforting like a lullaby, but sometimes it rushes like frenzied kick drumming in death metal. Yet, the academic year rhythms are those I know best.
I look forward to a new year of learning, growing, risk-taking, and finding times of rest. I will continue to work on Micromoments in Neuroplexure data analysis, specifically the combining, weaving, layering of microMemories to share with educators, parents, neurodivergent individuals, and community members interested in inclusive education. I wish you all a wonderful ‘New Year’!
Your thoughts, feelings and doings can be shared in the comments.
Until next time!
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