I like that the staff is very, very friendly. It’s all about keeping teachers happy. Whatever they need, it just makes me feel good inside to get a smile from them, especially the new teachers. We want to welcome them home. We go out of our way sometimes just to help them. I like surprising them. For instance, the new art teacher wanted a cabinet. I told her I would do my best to find one. It took three days to find a cabinet for her. It gave us such joy to see her reaction. She was so happy. It’s all about making people happy.
What makes you happy?
Just working every day. Not too many people can say they have a job. And working for the school board has been good to me. Next year is going to be 15 years here, and I did eight years in another division. This year is going to be a good year. The Newtown third graders are going to be coming here to the fourth grade, and I’ve heard they are good students. That’s something to look forward to. Just having the staff and students back is nice.
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