Rebecca is loved

Rebecca teaches elementary music in Killeen, TX (near Temple). The city is opening a new campus for next fall. Her current principal is transferring to the new school, and all the teachers at the new school want to go with him, but of course he cannot take everyone. There are three music teachers and the rule is he cannot take 50% of the teachers in any one discipline. So that meant only one music teacher, and it was obvious the most senior one would go (Nancy). And that's how it's been planned for quite a while now.

Wednesday Nancy was telling Rebecca how great the new music rooms were at this brand new school. Rebecca said, "Oh, I wish I could go too." Nancy suggested she ask the principal (Mr. Coleman) just to see. Can't hurt to ask, right? They were about to start interviews in 30 minutes. So, Rebecca asked him. He thought maybe the music and P.E. teachers might be grouped together in the 50% rule. "Let me make a phone call to find out," he said. Sure enough, they are grouped. So, this meant Rebecca now had to tell the third music teacher that she wanted to transfer. The other lady was very sad because she and Rebecca had been making plans already for next year. But it makes sense for Rebecca to go because Nancy has been her mentor since the day she arrived. Right in the middle of this delicate conversation Mr. Coleman announces over the PA, "Rebecca, please come to the office." Mr. Coleman asked her if she was sure she was going to be around to teach next year. (She and Jonathan had been talking about moving for him to find a job but had changed their minds.) "Yes, I will," she said. "Okay, you got the transfer." Everyone was excited, and Mr. Coleman started dancing right in front of everyone. Small known fact: he did not even interview her! Way to go, Rebecca! I'm so glad she has such a great job and wonderful experiences there. Now we're all making plans to have a room decorating party. She finally gets a real room as opposed to the portable she has been in since she started.