I finally set down the last box on top of the corner desk and give my new classroom a look around. It's pretty standard 25 or so desk in rows, one large one in the back with an old looking wheelchair, and a large white board in the front of the room. My room.
As I sit here and think of the endless possibilities on how to decorate these blank walls, until I hear a knock on the large door, remembering that I left it locked, "Oops! Sorry!" I say as I unlock the door to my new boss and to other unfamiliar faces behind him. "No problem! Just wanted to see how you were getting along in here." Principal Anderson asks. "I'm doing great actually. It feels amazing to have my own classroom now!" I say excitedly. "You've never had your own classroom?" One of the men standing behind Principal Anderson asks. "Well I did, but it was covered in glitter and play doe." I say in a friendly tone. Anderson and the two other men laugh. "Well do you need any help unpacking or re-arranging the room, I've brought the to most handiest men I've got!" Anderson smiled patting the two on the back. "Umm I think I'm actually good I wasn't going to start until tomorrow, I have to meet the other social studies teacher on this hall to plan the curriculum for this semester, but thanks for the offer." I smile.
"Well you're in luck I've got your other social studies teacher right here" patting the back of the one teacher with the blonde spiked up hair. "Hi there Ms. Shelbie Harris, Niall Horan at your service, in this case your new classroom neighbor." He smiles shaking hands with me, and for the first time I've never felt so embarrassed and flattered at the same time.
"Why don't I just leave you teachers at it. Oh! Before I go, we are having a welcome back party tonight at 7, so it will give you a chance to meet some of the faculty members!" Principal Anderson tells me. "That's great! I'll have to go home and get changed. Should I bring anything?" I asked. "No ma'am! Just yourself! It's just casual attire, so throw on some jeans and I'll see you all tonight!" He says as he leaves my class leaving me with Mr. Horan and the other teacher. "Wow, he's really nice." I say, "Yeah, he use to be a teacher so he knows what it's like for us at the beginning of the year." The other man states. "He's great, until you get on his bad side. Don't worry. He'll be easy on you, first years got it made!" Niall laughs. I smile, then realize that I'm a newbie, basically a freshmen in a sea of seniors.
