I talked to my supervisor today about applying to an Ed.S. program at another university. Ours doesn’t have a program so I had to look elsewhere. I was a little apprehensive about talking to her about it, but I’m not sure why. She was supportive and said she’d write a letter of recommendation for me.

She’s not given to touchy-feely proclamations but she said that she’d sure hate to have to replace me. I take that as a compliment and not as a statement of what a pain the hiring process is for her. She and I have had many discussions on what we each want to do with our professional lives. She has one last child at home and next year the youngest will take off to another city. My supervisor is thinking of taking at least one class but is really leaning to resuming her formal education to pursue a PhD.

I hope we’re able to remain supportive of each other no matter what path opens for each of us. I know I won’t be at my place of employment forever, but I do appreciate how many opportunities I’ve had and do have working there.

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