Megan Kells

“It has been an overwhelming year. I really enjoy being able to come to work and be around others, but it has definitely been stressful during this time. This year has been very stressful for me. I feel like I am putting effort towards this year, and I am trying to make connections with my students in person and online.  I try to be cognizant of student engagement. Some students are happy to be back in school, learning and socializing with their peers.  There are some students who are apathetic towards their learning.  That is disappointing. It has been difficult to adjust to making everything digital.  I did expect it to be challenging.  Changing how you do something is always hard at first. I don’t let myself down, I know I am doing the best that I can with the time and tools that I have. I’ve been quarantined, it is difficult to know if students are understanding you when they are not in the same room as you. I expected it to be tough and it was. I will keep a lot of the lessons the same.  There are many lessons where I will bring back the group work and the hands-on activities.  I really look forward to not being stuck at my desk, teaching in front of a computer, with a mask on.”