Mrs Hawley Again Essay

I wish I could see Mrs. Hawley again! She was my 3rd grade teacher when I attended Mary Bethune Elementary. I know that was a very long time ago from now, but she was by far one of my favorite teachers. I last saw her when I was in the 7th grade because I didn’t graduate from 8th grade at Mary Bethune. I first left Mary Bethune after 4th grade because I was recommended to go to Wade Park Elementary and take honors courses. I returned to Mary Bethune after 6th grade. It was awkward seeing all of my old classmates who I hadn’t seen in three years. I was taken by a surprise when Mrs.Hawley still worked there. I talked about her so much when I was there, that my siblings would just pray that they had her as a teacher. There I was in 7th grade still attached to my 3rd grade teacher. She had that effect on people. It was long ago, but I still remember parts of being in the 3rd grade. It’s weird; it’s like thinking of someone else because I was a child then. Like most third grade teachers, Mrs. Hawley would give the class timed multiplication tests. I would always be the first student finished. She gave me …show more content…
If I bumped into her one day, I wonder if she would remember me. I would tell her that I moved with my dad last year. I would tell her how my grandma lost her house and that’s why I didn’t graduate 8th grade from Mary Bethune. She has two daughters and one son. I would ask them how life was going. Her son was about 3 years old the last time I saw him. He’s probably all grown up now (maybe 12). If I had the opportunity to rekindle our relationship, I would take it. Initially it would be awkward, but eventually it would feel like those old days when I was younger except I’m an adult now. Mrs. Hawley always looked so young in appearance. She always said she was in her 40’s when I last saw her, but I’d always say “no, you’re 25.” We had that kind of bond. I believe that we would still be close today if we had never lost