Thursday. Criminalistics.
It was passing period, so I was stationed at the door, greeting students as they entered. A boy entered, then he came back out. He asked if he could go to the restroom.
This is not a notable occurrence. This happens daily. What was notable was how he asked me, calling me by my name.
I had not written my name up on the board. (The board was covered by a screen. There was no place for me to put my name.)
It always startles me when they know my name. Considering how many long terms I've done in the past couple years, and considering how many of the students I did recognize in the classes, it was not out of the question that I had had him in class before. Or that he knew who I was.
But it still, I feel like they don't know who I am.
They know who I am.
Not a bad thing, really.
difference, if I was a sub and had the same students time after time, I would want them to remember. I would always be trying to make them laugh as they learn, and I think that way I would stick in their heads
ReplyDeleteOh, they remember the regular subs. They've mentioned other subs to me before, ones who I am acquainted with. It just startles me when they remember me, especially since I've done *a lot* of middle school this year, and they don't know me.
DeleteHa! Of course, easier for them to remember a few sub's names, than you to remember the hundreds of students'.
ReplyDeleteVery true.
DeleteSome subs are just memorable.
ReplyDeleteThat's not actually good news...
DeleteI never remembered the subs we had when I was in school (50+ years ago now), aside from Mrs. Austin. I married her nephew. I now call her sons "cousin."
ReplyDeleteThat's one way to make an impression ;)
DeleteImpressive that he made the mental effort to remember your name. Smart kid!
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I had him in some class where I did a long term. At least my name stuck.
DeleteWell, some people remember and recall things better than others. I always find it interesting when I make a connection with a young person. I made one recently, but he has now gone off to college. But I could tell that he was surprised that so many of the things that he loved were things that I also loved and that I could show him stuff that he'd never seen before. When he left for college he said, "I'm so glad I took the time to get to know you." That was really nice, because I suspect that when he first encountered me, he was probably like "this GenX dude is going to be cringy and boring."
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to make a connection.
DeleteYou must be memorable to him.
ReplyDeletePerhaps.
DeleteI would take this as proof you have made an impact. That's got to feel good.
ReplyDeleteIf I believed that, it would wig me out. So, I choose to believe that he was probably in one of my long term gigs.
DeleteHi Liz - obviously you stood out in his memory bank ... but the best way - not the oh dear don't tell me we've got her?! Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteWell, it could be that second one. Both will have one remembering names.
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