The hardest group I ever had to leave was one of my previous jobs. When I started my student teaching experience I had to give up my position as a Daycare Director. I worked with a group of 8 women and we all had become great friends - it was a family. The respect that we had for each other is one that I have yet to find again.
On my last day, we made it a point to all go out for dinner after work. Little did I know that they had gifts for me also for teaching. This was an opportunity for us to talk about the funny things that happened during my time there and and to talk about the tryng times also.
I think the adjourning process is necessary for a sense of closure. I still keep in touch with most of these women. We get together and talk about what has happened in our lives and things that we are looking forward to. Even the people that made my job difficult I still have contact with, and the adjourning just reminds us that rude remarks and harsh words are just part of the job and that we need to carry on.
Alisa-
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how close you become to those you work with even though it is the most stressful job on the planet sometimes??! I have so many great memories from teams I have taught with and ones that I have led. It wasn't always a positive experience, but we all knew we were working in the best interest of the children and families.
Katherine