A lesson I’ve learned recently that has shifted my perspective begins this September with the start of a new school year; it is about a safer, less naive, more grounded approach to navigating red-flag co-workers.
My perspective shift is about having “kind eyes”, but not engage.
To observe more.
Say less.
To be my positive, joyful self with students, while remaining a professional distance from red-flag adults.
As was advised to me this past school year during my turn in a series of meetings with a consultant from Human Resources and Union Rep, “I’m not paid to like everyone I work with.”
So be it.
Professional distance.
“Kind eyes”, but not engage.
S, ♥️
