Today is my final day as Substitute Assistant Principal at Thunder Mountain High School. (You read that correctly.) I can only wonder what the School Board, parents and taxpayers are thinking.
Upon my first day (Wednesday) on the job Karin (who really runs the place) escorted me to a very nice upstairs office with a view down of the Commons below. Kind of like "eye in the sky." I was given a walkie-talkie, and told to "go be a presence" in the building. What a job description! What a country!
Earl, who knows everything about the school came up to me and kindly introduced himself before giving me the 411 on how it all happens at TMHS. The counseling staff all introduced themselves and asked "if I needed anything." Dan, the real Principal (with real credentials) thanked me at the end of the day...for doing my job...like I was doing them all a favor.
I have made friends with students, and hung out with the Polynesian Brotherhood in the mornings. I have certainly made up for the mornings I didn't run by putting in multiple miles roaming the hallways each day. I have "encouraged" students toward their classes and rounded up strays like a cattle driver (cue western theme music.) They have all been very kind to me, making my "job" so much easier. And I'm sure my being fortified with caffeine and Sudafed due to an unpleasant head cold has made me just that much more engaging.
On Monday I return to "usual sub guy status." But today, in my last official act as Substitute Assistant Principal I am going to recommend raises for all the staff.
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