My teaching year used to follow a predictable emotional arc. In September, I was excited, not only about the students but even about the prep work. My lesson-planning sessions would take place in a pleasant coffeehouse; they’d go longer than intended, and sometimes I’d finish around 2, half-unconscious of the amount of work I’d done. I’d look forward to…
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