The desk will wait

I spent hours at work today. Yes, on a Saturday.

I planned to move methodically through my “to do” list, tackling items as they appeared while cleaning out cabinets filled with dated electronic supplies to make room for instructional technology gadgets and hardware to support our current classroom needs.

Within moments of sitting down at my new cluttered desk, the phone beeped. Next door, several teacher friends had requested help as they dug deeply into their National Board artifacts.

For the next few hours, I engaged in rich conversations about innovative instructional practices, professional growth opportunities, differentiated learning experiences, and the impact of professional learning communities on their students.

I problem-solved. I offered advice. I collaborated. I learned. I laughed.

I did not clean my office.

But, I filled my bucket.

The desk will wait.