Episode 34: The Teacher Evaluation

My children sit in the back of my classroom.

Observing. 

Judging.

I continue teaching. Flawless as always.

Later, they approach.

Hades speaks first.

“Effective authority. Minimal wasted motion.”

Persephone adds, “Slight overreliance on sarcasm.”

I pause.

“…Excuse me?”

Beckett, from the doorway: “…I’m not involved.”

I cross my arms.

“…And your conclusion?”

“Acceptable,” they say together.

I sigh.

“…You are both insufferable.”

Privately, I smile.