This summer of 2016, I decided to do the unthinkable, at least in my mind. I taught summer school. It had been years, since I did. With all the political, dark clouds looming over CPS (the forever “broke” line and a possible fall strike), I felt it would be wise to take the opportunity and increase my rainy day fund. I was actually excited for the chance to connect with the students and be part of their summer. I have to admit that when I thought about summer school, I couldn’t help but to conjure up images of Mark Harmon and Kirstie Alley. Or, the two fun-loving horror movie fanatics who – yeah, you get the point.  Any product of the 80’s knows what I’m referring to (millennials- feel free to Google it). In case you were wondering, (spoiler alert!) my summer school experience was nothing like the one in the movie- thank God! I can handle my own with the kids, and teaching is my passion. Overall, my 5 weeks of summer school were …