I admit, I have been holding on for a bit longer than I should—I guess you can say that I haven't moved on, even though it has already half a year. If there's one thing I've learnt from my late mother, though, is to always hold my head up high.
That is precisely the reason why I've landed myself a job as a teacher here in Wenchester High. I've decided to start completely afresh, so I left behind my old job and moved …show more content…
MacPherson heaves, edging the file towards me with a finger. "All the other teachers seem to be busy with other projects, so I could only approach you."
"You see, Mr. Warren is transferring to Perion High over in the West district tomorrow. Aside from his duties as a gym teacher, he was also handling several... wayward students of ours. Three, to be precise. He was their personal guidance counselor and was working on correcting their behavior."
They must be the typical high school delinquents. I nod along attentively.
"It is unfortunate to say this but it seems as though his method of discipline has not been effective," Mr. MacPherson wheezes, rubbing at his forehead.
"These three managed to get themselves embroiled in more trouble. This time, it's much more serious than their previous offenses. A female student has accused them of sexual harassment. There was not enough evidence so the case was closed, but knowing those three, it'll be a grave mistake to let them go scot-free."
Mr. MacPherson clicks his tongue in evident distaste before continuing, "I need you to take over Mr. Warren's place as their personal guidance counselor. He has counseling sessions with them every Wednesday after assembly at 2 p.m. His lesson plans are all inside this