First steps in my classroom

Today was my first real day in my classroom at my school, and the clearest description of my initial sentiments was...overwhelmed.

I was overwhelmed by the fact the the teacher who just retired after 22 years left me all of his possessions.

All. Of. Them.

Piles and piles and piles and piles of books, text books, test prep books, old wrapping paper, old bul…