AHS flashback

Tuesday evening after my class at RCC I was walking down a hall that passed an English Department bulletin board. One name caught my eye : Linda Stonebreaker. I looked up her schedule and found she had office hours shortly after my morning class was over. So today I decided to stop by and see if it was our very own Mrs. Stonebreaker. Glory be, yes it was. I peaked in the door and saw one student working with her, so I waited a few minutes till he left. I walked in and asked "Mrs. Stonebreaker who used to be at Arlington?" just to make sure. A smile lit up her face! She recognized me (by my face that has never changed!) though of course no details like a name, as is expected. We had an enjoyable chat.
She had started at Arlington in 1975, when it was only a year old, and figured she would stay there forever. But around 1999 a friend and previous co-worker told her she was needed at RCC as a Reading teacher, since she is also certificated in that as well. She took a year's leave of absence from Arlington to try things out. At the end of the year a full time position opened and she filled it. She plans on retiring next year.
I briefly updated her on my life and she offered best wishes. She made a comment about a reunion she recently attended for teachers from AHS in which she noticed that people don't ever really change. I'm inclined to agree. Talking to her today was so much like talking to her 18 years ago.
I am glad that I had the opportunity to thank her for all her service and all she taught me.