Apryl, Alina & Amber: Best Friends Forever!

February is Heart Month at The Worthy Educator, honoring those special colleagues who make a difference in our lives and careers, celebrating how longterm, loyal, caring, nurturing, professional friendships enhance our experience as professionals!

Apryl Taylor pays tribute to her sisters:

When it comes to longterm relationships, I immediately think of my sisters who are also educators: Alina Taylor and Amber Taylor. I am fortunate to have them in my family, though it can be a bit intimidating when we get together. While, of course, we have shared bonds that extend past our occupations, being a teacher is a large part of our identities and we LOVE to talk about it!

There’s something so comforting about talking to people who have been with you through all the waves of new technology and strategies that come through our world. We can reminisce about the days when we wrote on projector transparencies, debate about our current understanding of AI platforms, and visualize what we hope education will look like in the future.

I appreciate that whenever I need advice or an opportunity to vent, they are willing to listen and offer support. It is so wonderful to share my successes and failures with people who are in the field but not necessarily in my day-to-day. We each have our own location, specialty, and goals. Yet we are able to jump right in and have some real talk, knowing that we share the same values and can learn from each other’s experiences.

What does "teacher support" actually look like? 🍎✨

For me and my sisters, it’s been a lifelong evolution. My core memories are stained with glue sticks and laminate scraps!

Back in high school, I was the "assistant" helping my older sister set up her very first classroom. Fast forward to adulthood, and visiting New York meant organizing TPT resources and laminating until my hands cramped.

Now? Life is busier, the distance is further, and the support looks a little different. These days, it’s propping the phone up on speaker and letting each other vent while we tackle mountains of laundry. 🧺

Support doesn't always have to be a grand gesture. Sometimes, it’s just being the voice on the other end of the line. Give yourself grace today—offer support however you can, and don't be afraid to ask for it in return. 🤍

Apryl Taylor

A Worthy Educator

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