Reach Out And Say Hello

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This old gal…

Had an unexpected surprise…a paycheck…from New Town school…didn’t realize there was one day of teaching…not yet paid…

A half day actually…and not even…a half day…to be honest teacher me should probably pay them…for the day she had…

Went prepared to teach music…got moved to kindergarten…wasn’t needed til a later time…had an hour and a half to kill…

Offered to help somewhere else…but was told to just sit in the workroom…and relax…and that’s…where things…took a turn…

A wonderful turn…a blessed turn…a heartwarming turn…for everyone coming into that lounge…said hello…chit chatted…encouraged waiting me…to partake in the birthday treat bar…

That didn’t-know-it-mattered-but-it-does…kind of turn…where substitute teacher me…is no longer invisible…but seen…as part…of a team…

And so it is…reach out…say hello…include those sitting by the wayside…make a difference…you won’t regret it…and neither…will they…
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And any substitute teacher…would most likely…agree…