Through the Eyes of an Educator: Celebrating the Pauses In Between

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I grew up in New York. Fast paced, fast walking, and definitely fast-talking - I sped through the everyday with efficiency, speed, and haste. My travel itineraries were quick, and I regularly booked holidays to go directly from work to the airport and timed my return flight to get in an hour or so before the next week’s first bell. 

Every time I set foot in Manhattan, I sped up some more. For one reason or another, it often felt like quick was the wa...