End of the Holidays

I am of two minds when the holidays end, and we go back to school. I am a bit sad to see the leisurely days go by. However, I am glad to get back to doing the work that I love. Moreover, I always feel as if a great peace settles over the land after the rush and stress of the holidays finally end.

I plan to do a lot of blogging about what is going on at school, especially about my work on the National Board for Teacher Certification.

Should I Go for National Board Teacher Certification?

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
I'm debating whether or not I will to become National Board Certified Teacher. It's a program would show that I meet high standards in my profession. It also means an extra $5000 a year from the state of Oklahoma.

I'd like to get involved in a course of study and reflection, but the program is very time-consuming, so I would have to drop or suspend some of my other responsiblities including my political ones.

So I don't know. I'm giving myself this next week to make a decision.