Just keep swimming...

 This week the wise words of the charismatic Disney theologian Dory are ringing through my ears.  In the Disney classic Finding Nemo, just as her and her companion Marlin are entering dark, murky waters she tells him to "Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. What do we do? We swim, swim. " This is a perfect message to my fellow educators right now. It is certainly comforting to me and not only because I am a huge Dory fan. I mean if the kids are going to leave a DVD on repeat in the mini-van I just pray that it is Finding Nemo. 

Dory's message is something I recommend you carry along with you to school each day. Think about Dory. She is kind no matter what. She has a great time wherever she goes. She is positive. She is a good friend. We can all relate to her forgetfulness. I think it is good to be able to forget things quickly and move on. Despite that flaw, she does seem to be able to stay focused on what is important: helping those around her. Education is what we do. It is what we are built for! We are prepared. We have the skills. Just keep plugging away. Show up everyday to school and give it your all. You are doing the right work. As you put your heart and soul into your students everyday never forget that it is indeed all worth it. The struggle will  bring success. I indeed think we all need to be more like Dory. As I leave you to go watch the epic sequel, Finding Dory, I simply say.....


"Just keep teaching, teaching, teaching. What do we do? We teach, teach!"