I had just turned seven and was in the first grade. The voice on the PA called all teachers to the principal’s office. Mrs. Green left me “in charge” of keeping the class orderly in her absence. When she returned her face was tear-stained, unsettling to a youngster. School was immediately dismissed and we walked home, as usual, but not k…
I had just turned seven and was in the first grade. The voice on the PA called all teachers to the principal’s office. Mrs. Green left me “in charge” of keeping the class orderly in her absence. When she returned her face was tear-stained, unsettling to a youngster. School was immediately dismissed and we walked home, as usual, but not knowing why we had an early release.
I was too young to immediately understand why the grownups were so upset, and have no memories of how our parents explained the situation to my siblings and me. I just know that the day instantly became part of my life DNA.
I had just turned seven and was in the first grade. The voice on the PA called all teachers to the principal’s office. Mrs. Green left me “in charge” of keeping the class orderly in her absence. When she returned her face was tear-stained, unsettling to a youngster. School was immediately dismissed and we walked home, as usual, but not knowing why we had an early release.
I was too young to immediately understand why the grownups were so upset, and have no memories of how our parents explained the situation to my siblings and me. I just know that the day instantly became part of my life DNA.