Individual Crossroads Reflections

I taught at Crossroads two years: 1980-81 and 1981-82. I had previously taught a semester at Hanley Jr. High, taking over for a teacher having a baby. That was one of the worst experiences of my life. I’d trained to teach, not to discipline. Desperate to move (not sure Hanley would have had me back anyway), I interviewed several places before meeting Arthur, Carol, and Karen. Instant connection. I knew I could work with them, and the school/students at Crossroads seemed very nice.

I loved my time at Crossroads. I still remember so many people, both students and faculty. I was the high school math teacher, and one year I coached boys basketball. And I was resident lame joker. (Jill, what’s that on your shirt?) Two school trips: Minneapolis and New York. Many faculty happy hours in the West End.

I would love to know what the students I remember are doing. How they’re doing.