All good things must come to an end…

In the spirit of Dave Letterman I have created a list of the top ten things I will remember about my stint as Lower School Director.

10. Taking a pie to the face. I only include this as a highlight because no students who actually attend SPA/LEPS put in tickets for the pleasure of pie-ing me. This means they like me or are scared of me...either way I’ll take it.

9. Rigamortis Rat. Admittedly gross, but I also don’t think I’ve laughed so hard. Also a mystery person left a rat decal under Gretchen’s chair and I know she HATES rats...the laughs just continue.

8. Dealing with discipline issues. Albeit not my favorite way to connect with students, but they are so sincere and willing to make amends with their friends it’s actually endearing.

7. Parent pick up patrol. I am happy to say that to date there have been no fender benders or fist fights. Nice work keeping things safe and sane out there folks...oh and not running me over.

6. Gretchen leaving things so organized that I have had time for the top 5!

5. Recess Duty. When I arrive each day classes are out at recess. I enjoy heading outside and watching all of the energy expelled when they play. I wish I had ¼ of that energy.

4. Being the Funistrator! I get to visit classrooms everyday and see all of the learning taking place. I have enjoyed being able to participate in the learning process (4th grade scavenger hunt, mystery writing, read-alouds, etc). However, what I enjoy the most is disrupting the learning to say hi.

3. Getting to know LS parents. I have been met with nothing but support during my time here. Support not only for me, but for students and the school as a whole.

2. The students. They have been a joy! I will miss seeing their smiling faces everyday. I’ll have to stop by to get a fix every now and again.

1. And the number one thing I will remember about my 8 weeks at the LS will be the staff. They have been amazing. These are some of the most dedicated professionals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They are the heart and soul of the St. Paul’s community and I have enjoyed every minute I have had being here with them.

Anna Johnson