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Gen One, Day Fifty-Two

“You going to Doug’s retirement party?” 

“Oh, you bet,” Robyn nodded, grinning over at Tim as they enjoyed some quiet time between classes in the teacher’s lounge. Doug, one of the senior most teachers at the elementary school had announced his retirement a few weeks ago and the school had been all abuzz with the news. Not only had he been one of the most beloved teachers at the school, he’d also been the second grade Department Head on the school board’s committee and tiger team list. He’d instituted a lot of great change within the school and he was going to be sorely missed. 

Although, his departure also meant there was an opening for someone to take over that position as second grade Department Head. Robyn had considered it, but wasn’t certain if she was right for the position. 

Not until Tim told her, “Maybe he can give you some pointers on getting elected for his old role with the board.” 

Robyn chuckled, shaking her head. “I...don’t know...” 

“Yes, you do,” Tim coaxed. “You’re perfect for the job.” 

She sighed, still after all these years flabbergasted with how Tim had turned around so completely on her from the loud, demeaning and angry co-worker to one of her closest friends. “You think so?” 

“I do.” 

Gen One, Day Fifty-Two

Turned out, Tim wasn’t the only one who supported Robyn in wanting to go for that Department Head position. Gregory and the other teachers she’d come to respect as co-workers seemed on board for it as well. She’d worried that some of them had been here longer than her, but they reminded her that it wasn’t an easy job. Often times a thankless one and very few wanted to even give it a try because of it. The extra pay wasn’t worth it to them. 

It would take some time, a little bit of studying, an application and a vote to get her into that role, but Robyn decided she was going to go for it. She had a lot of ideas for the way they could improve their second grade curriculum and that in and of itself was enough for the role. But her commitment to the committee and the board was going to be where the real bang for her buck came in. She’d be representing the second grade teachers across their entire district. If she got elected, it was a big responsibility to hold. She’d really have to put her mind to it.

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