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A Substitute's Story

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Tina Laurel Lee
Sep 21, 2025
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March 15, 2025

I went on my first shift as a substitute teacher at Sullivan Middle School back in February of this year. I was subbing various 7th grade classes while their regular teachers took the 6th graders to JA BizTown, a field trip experience in a simulated town, taking on roles such as mayor and shop owner, or CEO of an International Company (my …

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