Dear Humans,

School is going to look a lot different this year. Schools have always been changing to reflect the society they’re a part of. But this year and in the years to come, I think we’re going to see big changes, because we’re going to see big changes in society.

This is how change happens. It’s not gradual. It’s not all going in one direction. And it’s most definitely not predictable. Big disruptive events happen–like pandemics–and they change ways we live in ways that we cannot even notice.

But I find that during this time of massive change, I keep thinking back to the core values of what’s important to me. So I’ve been thinking about the purpose of school and my job as a teacher. Because no matter what changes happen in the world, those core values will stay the same.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck