Onward to the New Year

Reflecting on the past two years, my studio has grown from only two students (friends from a family at church), to starting 2013 off with 15 students acquired from many sources including referrals from other teachers and students, word of mouth, and meeting families through other activities.  Growing the numbers of students I have has been a gradual process, but I am glad it's come slowly.  There's been much to learn: policies to implement, priorities to place, diplomacy to develop.... And much of that learning has come by mistakes that have been made.  I've taken the last couple of weeks off, and look forward to starting back fresh again.  My greatest source of encouragement is still the blog posts I read from other teachers, much more experienced and skilled than I am, yet still facing the same difficulties.  I am looking forward to try reaching out to some "fringe" families this year, trying some new technology in my studio, and trying to be more silly ~ all ideas inspired by blog posts.  Wishing everyone out there a very Happy New Year and may many blessing lie ahead!