A Unique senior year

The year in life that seems to fully focus on the next. The work, the dreams, the future is just a few footsteps away. Time with friends and family becomes more precious and, before we know it, the year is complete.
No doubt, 2021 seniors had a unique year; much like seniors of 2020. The online life of communication and education became the norm for many. The in-person events turned into a zoom meetings, or completely canceled. A year where guidance and wisdom were significant for the number of uncertainties that rested in our heavy world, but the majority of help was limited behind a screen.

Many educators went out of their way to make the best of this unprecedented time and to help students prepare themselves for life after high school. I personally know the toll of being a teacher, but not during a pandemic. The extra load of creativity and balance required a great deal of sacrifice, patience, and determination to make the year successful. It is teachers that have the ability to impact children to become the beautiful being God created them to be. Good teachers love each and every one of their students. They meet their needs, they highlight their strengths, and they help to improve upon their weaknesses. Good teachers continue to care where their students are in life, even after they are gone.

During senior sessions, it is my goal to offer encouragement and excitement for the days ahead. It is no small deal to graduate. There may be plans for what follows next, there may not be. It is my hope to highlight the person that you have become. To celebrate with you NOW. It is a high priority for me to pray for you as you begin your life outside of school. The world can quickly become so overwhelming, but when we keep our eyes on Christ He will be with us in every step we take.

You got this!