The literal and figurative: How did I get here?
In July 2021, I gave my one year notice at work, setting into action the goal to figure out what I would do after leaving my role as an elementary school Principal in the Lower East Side of New York. After spending 11 years at my beloved school, it was time for a change. I had weathered the COVID storm (correction: I was still weathering), had gotten married, and frankly, was growing very weary of doing long distance between two continents. We considered a lot of options: staying in NY and being bi-continental, Rodrigo trying to move to USA, or me moving full time to Brazil. The last option seemed like a true far shot. Fast forward to March 2022, after months of job & soul searching, LinkedIn profiles, and future employer courting, I learned of an amazing opportunity at the American School of Brasilia as a Middle School Principal. Of course I would be silly not to apply. A very concise 2.5 weeks later, I had landed the role and signed a job offer to move to Brazil and start my
