No words.

The good students never need them. They use them sparingly because they do not need to form rambling excuses. These students are always on task. They anticipate the teacher’s next move–seeking it out to stay ahead. These students want direction, yet they only need a spark. The creative drive that follows, well, that is all their own.

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I need some cash in my wallet! Waiting for the right job to pop is a difficult thing to do.  I had no prospects for today, but luckily, I woke up at 6:30 to check on the website if any jobs were available.  Boy, were jobs available, 12 to be exact.  However, I was eyeing one job in particular.  Social Studies at “Light High School”, best part was it starts at 10 am.  I afford to go to sleep for a few more hours before I head out.

I woke up at 9, showered, and wanted to make a good impression and get there early.  Once I got there, the teacher was still there and ask me to chill for another 30 minutes and he’ll leave.  Found out he has a senior economics class.  Quiet, good kids doing their work.  Couldn’t ask for a better gig!

Interesting note: At “Light H.S.”, students can leave campus to buy food and such and I took the opportunity to get some grub myself.  As I walked back and about to enter the premises, an administrator stopped me and asked, “Can I help you?”, I responded, “I’m a substitute teacher.”  Her response was, “You look like one of the kids and you should have your ID with you.”  Feeling good that she thought I was THAT young, I was feeling pretty happy.  People tell me I look old for my age, but this lady thought otherwise.  Nice gesture and ‘compliments’ on her part.

Helped out a fellow teacher.  Money in my pocket.  A successful day!  Til next time!