My brother is currently a senior at the high school I attended, the same high school that I have mainly been subbing at.
When I was called to sub for this particular teacher, I accepted the job even though I knew that my brother (who is your standard, means-well-but-is-terribly-unfocused hooligan) was in this teacher's class. And even with the alternating schedule, my brother had this class today, while I was subbing.
Also... today is his 18th birthday. What luck.
I decided to let the students know straight out that I was Kevin's older sister. This also allowed me to enlist their help in singing Happy Birthday to him as soon as he walked into class (late). And I had some balloons for him. He was surprised, but I think he enjoyed it. And he ...mostly followed my instructions. It was a bit of a rowdy day because they were working on group posters, so I let him get away with more than I would have if it had been a bookwork day. And he gave me the second half of a small cake his friend brought him. Which I ate in class. So obviously, I felt really professional.
Not only did I have my brother in class today, but I had several of his friends (who have seen me at home in my pajamas and no makeup, more than once... Awkward.), people I recognized from growing up, and siblings of people I went to high school with.
I have been a substitute teacher for my brother's American Government class. Weird.
Favorite Unusual Names:
Roriona
Chibuzo (I asked him and apparently it's a Nigerian name)
When I first started subbing in my old high school it felt pretty weird. When I was in school, I never felt like I stood out, and I did not expect my teachers to remember me. It was surprising how many of them did.
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine what it would have been like if my brother were still in school. I probably would have avoided his classes.
I like your "Favorite Unusual Name" list. I came across a lot while subbing. "Cinnamon" remains my favorite.