They just hired two new employees at my campus to replace people who left their posts in the middle of the year. Both jobs were filled by former students who graduated from our high school, then went to college, and are now returning back to us as grown-ups. It is one of the rare gems of enjoyment in the world of education. We enjoy seeing how they have changed. The cocky, rebellious teenager who knows everything transforms into a professional adult, but it happens out of our sight so it appears to happen overnight.
It was just a few short years ago when one of these young women was standing on our football field as part of the Homecoming Court. She was always a fun, pretty gal who lit up any room she was in. Eight years later she is a super stylish, smart woman who is an LSSP and works with our special education population. When she speaks, there is no trace of the drama-loving gum smacker she used to be.
The other one had the most beautiful dark brown curly hair and a huge heart. She was one of those people who was kind to the core and always stood up for others. She is still the same inside, but her outside is barely recognizable. Her hair is now smoothed into submission, and in contrast to the jeans and t-shirts she used to wear, her gorgeous business clothes hang from her cute frame perfectly. She is very confident, and rightly so, but she is also very humble. Our school is lucky to have her on staff.
It is ironic that we so often hear how much the students wish to leave and never come back, but lots of them come back. When they go out into the world and come back with some experience, it's a joy to behold. It's the good stuff.
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