My kindergarten education had a rocky start. In fact, I believe I failed--Ms. X wanted to hold me back for a second year of kindergarten. I can't recall why exactly, but I do know that I was slow to learn how to tie my shoes and there was a disastrous Easter egg coloring assignment. My mother objected and convinced the school to let me in the 1st Grade. Things went much better then and I advanced skill groups. (I've also done okay after elementary school too).
But Ms. X began teaching 2nd Grade when I began that year. She told my mother on several occasions that it was a horrible mistake to have let me advance to 1st. My elementary nemesis? Sure, I need someone to fill the role.
Now (dark clouds gathering) HappyWill had his kindergarten orientation this morning and (as these things go) will have Ms. X in the fall. But we're ready for her this time.
