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I started a new job this week. I'm working at  Prodigy Promos . Let me tell you the story. I got a phone call about a month ago from Jason (my new boss), and he asked me to come work for him. Well, in all honesty he had called me originally about a year and a half ago and asked if I'd be interested in coming over to work for him then. I was not interested at the time, but I was duly flattered and thanked him for thinking of me. Well, this time he called and offered me a position with more potential. We met for lunch, him and the VP and I and we hashed out potential details. I was so torn: I hadn't even been looking for another job. But the money was better, and the potential for growth definitely there. It was really difficult to make the decision. I agonized over it. I love my coworkers at AMP, I loved my job. But most of what was holding me back was fear of taking a leap. I prayed and prayed, but the funny thing is as soon as I would finish my prayer I would think P...

At Centennial Elementary, I had the unique experience of having one teacher for 1st-3rd grade, and then another for 4th-5th. I didn't have any other experience, but if I could choose this for my kids I would. They are so familiar with your development that way, and you learn to trust them so wholeheartedly. First through third, I had Mrs. Hoglund. I was so little and my memory fails me in so many ways, but I can tell you she absolutely created an environment where I was able to learn and learn quickly. There aren't a lot of specific things that I remember, but I was 6, 7 and 8 years old, so what do you expect? From Mrs. Richen, my home room in 4th and 5th, I learned math and science. Mrs. Viorde did social studies, and Mrs. Henry did reading, as far as I can remember. Most of my memories take place in Mrs. Richen's home room. I remember one day Mrs. Richen told us a story that still hurts my heart. She told us about a time when she dressed up as the Easter Bunny for s...