I'm leaning into this isolation situation, and you need permission to do so as well.
COVID-19 has thrust teachers and students into uncharted territory for the foreseeable future. We are in a holding pattern that is unfamiliar and the end seems to be further away than it was yesterday. New phrases like social distancing and distance learning have now become ubiquitous in our daily lives. Nevertheless, teachers are confronting this situation with creative solutions and opportunities. I'm inspired when I see many of my colleagues creating virtual ensembles, posting daily challenges on social media, creating YouTube channels, and scheduling Zoom conferences. I deeply understand the desire to keep the same routines in an effort to preserve normalcy. Staying connected to our colleagues, students, and teachers is important, but I'm more interested in finally connecting with someone which I don't often get the chance: myself. Social distancing has led to a social pressure to still be connected with everyone in some virtual fashion. While at times it