You’re overwhelmed with schedule changes, emails, and balancing classrooms. So was I. 

However, here are a few things I completed before the school year that my future self is always grateful for. 

Over the past year, there has been a call to ban Critical Race Theory (CRT) teaching in PreK - 12 schools. "Protestors" stormed school board meetings, social media, and other public platforms to express their disdain for CRT being taught in schools. All while admitting that they do not have any knowledge of CRT. We're in the midst of a dangerous battle. 

The phrase stay in your lane is used as a term of admonishment or advice against those who express thoughts or opinions on a subject about which they are viewed as having insufficient knowledge or ability.

The past month and a half has been a whirlwind of emotions and events. It feels as if each day happened two weeks ago. I found myself subscribing to grind culture. I thought I could be hyper-productive through the stress, but I was wrong and it all came crashing down last Wednesday. 

In TWO days I will be a student again!

YAY! And whew…

And the best thing about going back to school is buying school supplies!!!

I was accepted into a PhD program and I am ecstatic. 

And I’m nervous.

I’m smart, but am I that kind of smart?!

I am approximately two weeks out before the first class and I am freaking out. OMG! And it is during a pandemic! There are many thoughts running through my mind. 

This is a given period for all to go after their interests, dreams, and passions. How a person harnesses this time is a true reflection of their dedication and commitment to their goals.

I am a professional school counselor at a predominantly Black high school. As a school counselor, I help students develop academically, emotionally, and socially. I deliver various services through individual consultations, group counseling, and classroom lessons. Unfortunately, the profession is still highly misunderstood.