Sup Teach?

After today’s department meeting, I head back to my classroom to be greeted by a young lady I’ve never seen before. Walking inside, I see another student, short with glasses. I look to the front and see several marks on my whiteboard. The two have been at work.

I sit down at my desk and become a passive listener to their dialogue. She is tutoring the shorter one. And by his language, I can tell he’s likely categorized as special needs.

She’s so patient & so kind. With the tutee’s every mistake & stumble. Mistake after mistake, stumble after stumble, her tone remains the same. Her diligence remains the same – never showing but a hint of frustration.

Ordinarily, I don’t allow students unattended in my classroom when I leave after school. Today, I think I’ll make an exception.