Simone thought she might work in the elementary school again. But (A) she wasn't asked by management to return and (B) she had little interest in supervising the older kids during their lunch or recess. So instead, she asked the teacher in charge of the life skills program whether she might be interested in having a volunteer help out in her classroom.
The teacher's eyes lit up brighter than all the Christmas light displays at a department store. "You bet!" She exclaimed.
And so it came to pass that Simone began volunteering an hour and a half of her time in the life skills class. Her first (and only) assignment? Working one on one with a non-verbal autistic boy who exhibited mild echolalia, deep sensory issues and a stubbornness unrivalled by anyone. Save perhaps little B. And Simone.
In other words? A wonderful, unique challenge for Simone.
Nonetheless, she does miss the other little ones from kindergarden last year and all their smiles and tears and talents and hugs.
Sigh...
Time to create new memories!
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