36 In The Books

We finished up the school year yesterday. One to remember and one unlike any other in my 36 years in education.

It was a year that was obviously filled with challenges that were different, unscripted and new, but we did it.

My theme this year was "Adjust, Adapt and Overcome" but isn't that life every day anyway? A pandemic just added another layer to it.

We saw the best in people, sometimes the worst in people but I will always remember year 36 for what it taught me.

1) Keep looking forward and make the most of every day and every opportunity.

2) Enjoy and appreciate each moment. Each moment is worth experiencing and learning from. Even the tough ones.

3) Keep the main thing the main thing. The main thing is the people you serve, lead and come in contact with every day.

4) Show more love, grace and compassion.

5) Adjust, Adapt and Overcome.

As I look back on #36 I will choose to be thankful for what it taught me and grateful for the opportunities that it gave me. It wasn't always easy, but it was worth it.

Made For This Moment is a collection of writings for living day to day on the journey that we are all on. Todd Gordon is the Director of Activities at Greene County Community Schools in Jefferson, IA. He has been in education for 36 years serving as a teacher, coach, and an administrator.

He has been married to his wife Deb for over 37 years and they have three married children and five grandchildren.

Todd wants to help you on your journey any way that he can because he believes that we are all better when we go through life together and with teammates.

You find him on Twitter and Instagram at @toddagordon.