When Your Best Doesn’t Feel Like Enough I’ve struggled to find the words to write for the last month. I am in the thick of it—physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted. I’ve had to pause, look back, and remember my “why.” As someone who has always found comfort in being in control, this year has challenged me in ways I didn’t expect. How come no one ever told me just how different teaching K–2 students would be from teaching third through fifth graders? Tonight hits a little harder because I am tired. I keep coming back to the same wish: one day that flows smoothly, without any hiccups. I’m still holding out hope that day will come, but I’m learning to notice the moments that go well, even when the whole day doesn’t. This year, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside the district’s instructional and behavioral teams as I learn new tricks of the trade. I attended a workshop called “Dysregulation to Ready to Learn,” led by two wonderful people in our district. One takeaway was ...