On Tuesday, May 21, third-grader Vivian D. took over PE teacher Jill Hallissey's job - a spot she secured (with the help of her parents) through the annual WMS auction.
We sat down with Vivian to get her thoughts about the experience.
Wednesday Weekly
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What was the most fun part of the day?
Vivian D.
: I liked when we cleaned out the closet and washed pinnies. I also liked when I got to teach fourth-year health. I taught them about first aid and got to show them a finger splint and gauze, what to do for a bee sting, about different kinds of burns, animal bites and fractures.
WW
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What was the most challenging part of the day?
VD
: I'm never good at making decisions on who to call on. Sometimes when I blew the whistle, the younger kids wouldn't listen. Now I understand why sometimes teachers get stern when kids talk over the teachers.
WW: What advice can you offer to future PE Teachers for a Day?
VD
: It's really fun - they will really enjoy it. And you may get to plan Field Day!
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Jill complimented Vivian's hard work and looks forward to hosting another student next year as PE Teacher for a Day.
"Vivian learned that having a plan and a backup plan are always necessary in PE - especially because of weather and gym availability," Jill said. "She also got to experience how classroom management can be so challenging, especially when students are running around in PE. This is where the whistle comes in handy! I am so proud of her for stepping into this role for the day."