Fresh Paper Cutter
I remember this day clearly. It was my..cough..30th birthday and it landed on a week day (my twin and I celebrated it big that following weekend). I ordered supplies less than a month from then. Remember, we were working on supplies that the school already had (crayons, paper, glue-regular school stuff). Mrs. Washington or Zander opened my art door and in came a package. My very first supply package..and oh, was I was elated!! I think every first year teacher gets a little giddy when they first get packages. It’s like opening a present. Although, it’s not mine to keep but I certainly will use it. Meredith Ose from Saxs suggested to keep it in the closet, away from the students. I lifted that lovely paper-cutter from its package (with a little student help) and placed it in the closet. Oh, how it was gorgeous! And…it cuts like butter!
Extremely thoughtful student Jason drew me birthday heart (notice the word late in small letters). Thanks Jason! I needed that!
Teaching Picasso 
