After reading, what feels like, the millionth article about teacher shortages across the country, I am left with one particular question swirling around my mind: What does the Bangor School Department do to make space for teachers and staff to engage in regular self-care routines? Seriously. Think about it. When have you ever seen a teacher/administrator/janitor actually taking a break? I’m in and out of Vine Street School regularly for volunteer work and I can tell you from experience … it’s a rare occurrence.
In their efforts to provide the best educational experience for our students, I feel like teachers and staff members are often working themselves into the ground and that’s got to change.
Do I have the answer? Nope … not yet … but as a member of the Bangor School Committee, it’s something I would want to investigate.