Earning a PHD

Earning a PHD

By Daring Diane

As she sat in the headmaster’s office, Christina was relieved.  Christina was completing her PHD in education.  As part of her research, she proposed to observe a 6^th grade class for a minimum of 8 weeks.  The headmaster told her the proposal was fine as long as Christina was not a disruption and as long as she worked within the rules of the school. 

Headmaster Sarah Winters ran the Applegate Academy for Young Women with an iron fist. 

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Christina was told that all students, teachers and administrators had to read and understand all of the school rules, methodology and disciplinary procedures.  Christina read and signed the documents.

She would be initially observing a 6^th grade class.  Christina signed a form agreeing to follow the schedule for the 6^th grade students and classes she would be observing.  Depending on what Christina learned, her proposal included an option to work with one of the other grades as her research progressed. 

Halloween-School Uniform

“Hello,” There was a pause as the person listened to the caller. 

“Yes, this is Carol Parker.”  Another pause followed. 

“Yes, It will take me a while.  But, I’ll be there soon.  Thank you.”

Carol took a deep breath and walked over to her supervisor.

“Louise, I just got a call from Mary Carol’s school.  Something happened and she is in the office.  I need to go over there.  Hopefully, I can get back here pretty fast.”

Louise had an understanding look on her face.  “Of course.  These things happen.  If you can’t get back I understand.  I hope everything is alright.”  Louise then got a mischievous look on her face and added, “At least, you’re dressed for school.  Have fun.  It’s Halloween.  Don’t bother coming back.  I’ll see you tomorrow.”