Mrs. Catoe’s Chronicles

I have finished reading my book, and I am reflecting over Chapter 7 today on “Confidence.”  I just had the wonderful opportunity to speak with my new teachers during a New Teacher Orientation here at school.  Wow!  What an amazing group of talent in one room - full of energy and ready to go!  They truly are confident and ready to run! 

As I reviewed over the chapter, I underlined some key quotes.  One particular sentence struck a chord with me:  “There are so many individuals out there who have the potential for greatness but never use their abilities for fear of failure or because they don’t believe in themselves” (p. 150).  Believe it or not, I am one of those people.  However, I applaud my faculty and staff to help lift and support me in all of my personal and professional endeavors.  They help me reach goals that I never dreamed imaginable.  My family and friends are also a great cheering section! 

When I attended my Principal’s Induction Class a couple of weeks ago, Morgan Lee posted a quote on the wall while we were doing an activity…It read:  “Remember that we become our conversations.  Our lives eventually look like the people we associate with.  Surround yourself with people who are innovative, passionate, interesting, provocative, caring and doing great things and your life cannot help but get better” (Robin Sharma). When I read this quote, I immediately thought about my faculty and staff!  Wow!  Talk about a powerful testament to our school and our faculty.  I am so looking forward to a wonderful year here at school, and I know that our school’s potential is yet untapped!  We have so much to do, and we have so much more to accomplish!  Anything is possible, and together we can do it!

On to Chapter 8….Humor…my favorite chapter…..especially from me the eternal prankster!