The next message is a man’s voice, and it slightly catches me off guard. “Ms. Mila Carmichael, this is Shawn Demry, the Morgan County School District Superintendent. I’ve reviewed your application for the first-grade position available at Morgan County Primary School and saw you were highly recommended based on the student teaching you completed last semester. It’s noted in your file that a position was discussed, and I wanted to know if you’re still interested. If so, please call to schedule an interview as soon as possible. I can be reached at 706-720-9891 during normal business hours. Thanks.” My body freezes. I replay the message, and it seems like it was left sometime last week. I don’t always get the greatest cell reception in the house, and I’m not the best at remembering to check

