Throughout my journey on becoming an educator, It has come to my attention and have seen the struggle and wish to bring to light the immense struggles teachers now face. Due to Covid-19, states are wondering what to send down the pipe. This is no snow day. Individual cities and towns wonder what is the best option as to what exactly to do, based on needs. Teachers are being laid off and don't even feel like teachers since we cannot enjoy the face to face interaction with students. People have their own life; it is now their life on the line. Some do not want to endanger their lives or their loved one's life. Parents also don't know what to do. Amy Brodbeck, a daycare provider states: "even parents are not even allowed to come into the center to see that their children are doing". Everyone is getting emails with updates and surveys updating just as the news does. We walk on eggshells waiting to hear if school doors will reopen and attend back to school shopping sale or stay in sweat pants for the year. There are still so many questions unanswered. What about the elementary kids with parents working; how can parents teach and work with everything else going on in their lives? Transportation, sending kids to the bathroom, lunch, and social interaction are just some of the thoughts racing around in my mind as my head hits the pillow. The academics are the biggest concern. Many can't learn online. What about students with special needs? What will happen? When will this nightmare end? Where can we turn to? How can we face this together? How can we interact, teach, inspire, encourage, and love our students from afar? What about all those special moments that we should be celebrating? Birthdays, holidays, and everything that makes us unique, we will have to celebrate differently. As I student teach this semester, I hope to create a safe environment to continue the love of learning in this scary time.
