Chapter 6
KATERINA
“Miss Kat! Miss Kat!” One of my students ran over holding up her latest drawing of... a bear? I think that’s what it’s supposed to be. “I made this for you!”
“It’s beautiful,” I said, taking the drawing and setting it on my desk. “I especially love your use of purple and blue. Did you know those were my two favorite colors?”
The little girl nodded enthusiastically. “I hope you feel happier soon!”
“I’m very happy,” I said, meaning it in that moment.
All my kindergarteners made life a million times better for me. I loved them so much. Even when they acted out and frustrated me to tears, I wouldn’t have traded them for any other job. There was always something to smile about.
“Okay,” the girl said and shrugged, almost like she didn’t believe me.
Kids had a way of be
