Monday, August 13, 2007

An Actual Conversation with a Parent on the First Day

"Good morning! Can I help you?"

"Yes. We are looking for the teacher."

"In 615? That's me. I'm Miss J. Welcome!"

"What? Oh no, sweetie! I thought you were the student helper! You can't be more than 17!"

"Ha. No, I'm 24. Not even my first year of teaching. Your son is in good hands, I promise."

"I thought you were an eighth grader!"

"Well, I'll be very happy to hear that again when I'm 40."

"Well, dear, if you're sure..."

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