Michigan

So. Just finishing packing. Barb and I are driving her clunker car up to Michigan to her mom's. We're gonna swap out cars. But while we are there, we might as well stay a while, right? And shoot, let's go to Canada to the family cottage.

WOW.

This week was insane. In every way imaginable. It was the last week of school, work days, and we inducted the new corps members into ENC. Welcome 2010s! They are amazing. Its great to be reminded of the electric force of wanting to make a difference in the world.

It was bittersweet, though, because I have felt so disconnected to the TFA mission this year. I feel like I am helping to close the inequality gap, but not the achievement gap. I can reinforce writing and math skills, but only that: reinforce. However, I am teaching all those "soft skills." Manners, disposition, respect, confidence. Especially confidence. So much of what I teach in performance skills can transfer to the workplace.

Also, apparently next year I'll be helping to teach 4th grade math. Yay. :)