… and shattering. I was about to quit the job since I was often on the verge of tears and depressed. But the principal, Soledad Avalos, hugged me warmly and told me, “You’re a good teacher, Michael, but you could be a great teacher if you could see your son in every child you teach. These students would come to love you.” That was a turning point; her warmth and sincerity convinced me. I agreed to stay. My two-year contract was extended indefinitely. As the months passed, however, the…
Joel R. Dennstedt
