Going into my third week as director and I already feel overwhelmed by the need. There are numerous tasks piling up and I am nowhere near experienced or qualified. I knew when I accepted the position to be the director at a primary school, I had no idea what I was doing or what to expect. The only thing I was sure of was my ability to love the students and teachers. I’m finding even with that I am falling short.
I don’t regret my decision to come for one second. I know that my Heavenly Father has brought me here and I know that He is giving me an incredible opportunity to help change the lives of my teachers and students. No pressure, right? The challenges which lay ahead and too many to count. School fundraising, researching, networking, looking at primary education curriculum, writing policy and procedures, handling finances, increasing enrollment, getting the right amount of staff, school building maintenance… the list goes on. I find myself feeling emotional and in a whirlwind. Good thing my feelings don’t define the truth about myself or my ability.
Now, this isn’t about perfection. There is no possible way to do this perfectly. However, I do want to do my best and I want my best to be incredible. Each day I will focus on small tasks which move us one step closer to our schools ultimate goal; to provide exceptional culture and climate, enhancing the success of our students and staff. Wow, that sounded “director-ish”?! I am grateful for the opportunity that has been given to me and I don’t take this new role lightly. Serving in this capacity will change me for the better.
With this being said, the need is great and I need your help. PRAY! Firstly, please pray for our school (Ace American Academy), our students, our teachers, our parents and our community. Please pray for consistent monthly financial support for our school. We are in need of new curriculum, teaching tools, computers, internet for the school, supplies, a daily janitor, more help for daycare, etc., all of which costs money. Secondly, please prayerfully consider becoming a supporter and donating to our school. I have set up a GoFundMe campaign and you can click the link below to contribute. Every penny helps us attain our goal!
Click here: https://www.gofundme.com/ace-american-academy-leap-to-excellence
Thirdly, please pray for me and my ability to lead. Pray, I depend fully on the Lord every moment and in every decision. My hope is to find an incredible community and build a network of educators in the Phnom Penh area. Again, I am so thankful for each of you. I thank you for sharing in this new journey and taking another leap with me. I am grateful for a willing heart, a capable mind, and an encouraging spirit. Failure is inevitable and I have so much to learn, but the great thing about failure… it can’t defeat us unless we give up. The easy thing to do would be to give up, however, I choose to do the beautifully hard things today.
So, Lord, I ask you to equip me to be the leader and director you want for these children and teachers. Give me insurmountable wisdom and the ability to retain copious amounts of information. Grant me grace and patience for myself and others around me. Guide my every step, give me strength, perseverance and joy! I’m a tree in a story about a forest, and Papa, you are the author of this story.
xo, R
