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About Me — Reed aka Samuel Reed III
A Teacher’s Turn: Reflecting on a Decade Before My Sabbatical
A decade at the U School. This past decade has been marked by highs and lows — a common thread in our professional journeys that I’m sure we can all relate to. But through it all, the sense of community has carried me through this journey and into the next phase I am about to embark upon…
After ten years at The U School, I am taking a sabbatical.
Decisions like this, such as living on half my salary can be intimidating, but I deserve some time off, and I know what I have learned over the past decade has prepared me for whatever is next.
As I prepare for this new journey, I want to reflect on this season I’m wrapping up. From adapting to new ways of learning and supporting each other during the pandemic, and grappling with the heartbreaking loss of a student to gun violence, my time at the U School has defined so much of who I am now. And It can be challenging to process all the moments that define us, but when life calls you to embark on a new journey that aligns with where you are, you must answer.
So, as I watch the 7th graduating class of my U School students walk across the stage, I’m filled with a mix of emotions — pride, nostalgia, accomplishment. But most notably, I have a…
