I'v e learned a lot today...

and I'm not even  on contract yet.

Mr. McCue referred to me and my neighboring 6th science teachers as his :"dream team." took me slightly aback.  The other science teacher is almost as old as I am.  And this is Mr. McCue's second year as principal, making last year his first.

I think I am seeing some of his motivation in trying to get me to come here, now.

Mr. McCue, it turns out, is a grandfather.  Didn't know that he was that "old."  And he's been to the proverbial mountain top, according to my fellow science teacher, having gotten a lot of accolades and now now just wants to "pay back."  An admirable sentiment.

Helped in giving out schedules for 7th and 8th graders and got to see some other things. There was a lot of interaction between staff and former students, some high fives and even some hugs, both men and women.  So it appears that is not a Pleasant Garden.  Vast relief.

Not many 7th & 8th came. Not many 6th either.  Unsure what to think about that. We'll sure see a week from tomorrow.

I continue to feel optimistic, yet I am still afeared to believe it.  Too many letdowns and disappointments.  Every place has its shortfalls.  Some merely have more than others. As I have just said, we will soon see.