As I walked into the primary school, I looked down at my new Mary Jane shoes - I wanted to be anywhere in the world but Fountain Inn Elementary School.
I stood at Mrs. Blackstone's door. The door suddenly opened to the sing-song voice of Mrs. Blackstone, my new fifth grade teacher. "We've been waiting for you!" she said in an unusually high voice.
Over the next few days, Mrs. Blackstone found me a new best friend and helped me join a choir (合唱团). During history lessons, as I didn't want to speak in front of the class, she would have me stand up to address my classmates. She made me smile and feel much relaxed in the new environment.
One spring afternoon, Mrs. Blackstone asked me to stay after class. "I'd like to speak with you, Amanda." My mind raced. Had I made a bad grade? Had I hurt someone's feelings?
"Are you enjoying your new school?" She said
"I want to tell you something, between you and me, not to be shared with anyone else." "Okay." My throat all of a sudden felt very dry.
With her eyebrows raised, she said, "I see something special in you. The way you communicate with others, the kindness you show--I think you have great potential to be someone very important."
I listened carefully to every word. "I've been a teacher for over 25 years. I can see it. But you must believe in yourself. That's very important. Remember that and you'll go far."
Her voice was music to my ears that day. I walked out, but looking straight ahead with my head high. My teacher saw something special in me!
