Rittles4Edu

I am a mom and an educator, and summer is my time to reconnect with both.

Not because I don’t love what I do, but because I need time to recharge from carrying the emotional load of students, staff, and families throughout the school year. It is work I am passionate about and a responsibility I am honored to have, but it also requires rest.

Summer is for slower mornings, family adventures, extra snuggles, sunshine, laughter, and making memories with the people who fill my cup. It’s a chance to be fully present with my own family and recharge for another year of serving others.

To all of my fellow educators—enjoy your summer. Soak in the moments. Make the memories. Rest. Recharge. Laugh a little louder and stay up a little later.

The work will be waiting for us, but these moments with our families are what fill our hearts and help us return ready to give our best.

❤️☀️

What does an assistant principal do over the summer? ☀️📚

While the hallways may be quiet, summer is anything but slow.

✨ Reflecting on student growth and school data
✨ Planning for the year ahead
✨ Building schedules and systems
✨ Preparing professional learning for staff
✨ Reviewing curriculum and assessments
✨ Organizing supports for students who need them most
✨ Meeting, planning, and collaborating…a lot!
✨ And sneaking in some family time whenever possible ❤️

Summer is where the foundation is built for all the learning, growing, and memories that will happen when students return.

The school year may end, but the work of helping kids succeed never really stops. Here’s to a summer of planning, dreaming, and getting ready to do it all again. 🦆💙