Narrative

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“I’m off today but then I work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.”

“I’m going to quit the coffee shop once I start my new schedule.”

“Maybe it’s just me”

“I think it’s just you”

“You can’t always depend on that”

Setting: In the bathroom of home, two sisters are getting ready for the day while conversing about the day ahead.

Hannah enters bathroom first. Turns on straightener and gets out makeup bag.

Maggie enters.

Maggie: Where have you been all week?

Hannah: Things have been crazy at work. Tim quit the shop so I’ve had to pick up almost all his shifts. I’m off today but then I work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Maggie: Extra shifts equals extra money right?

Maggie starts to brush her hair next to Hannah.

Hannah: I guess. What really bothers me is that I feel like my manager expects me to pick them up. No, “Hey Hannah, do you mind picking up these shifts?” He just assumes that I’ll cover them.

Maggie: Don’t you think that’s a good thing? That he knows you’re reliable and willing to do it.

Hannah: You can’t always depend on that.

Hannah: I’m going to quit the coffee shop once I start my new schedule.

Maggie stops what she is doing and shoots a confused glance at Hannah in response to her statement.

Maggie: Quit? Why?

Hannah: Because I don’t appreciate not being appreciated at my job.

Maggie: (In stern tone) Then tell them that and make it known. You are rather sensitive to these kind of things, Hannah. You’re an adult and this is a job. Take everything that happens and what is said with a grain of salt. You should really try to not take everything to heart.

Hannah looks deep into mirror at herself.

Hannah: Maybe it’s just me.

Maggie: I think it’s just you.

Maggie exits and leaves Hannah in bathroom to ponder discussion.

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This is my boyfriend's mom, Pam Niedbala. Pam is a 1st grade teacher at Horizon Elementary School. I thought Pam would be an interesting person to interview because of the stories of her classroom and students that I hear often. She has a very unique way of teaching her dynamic classroom with a mixture of both normal and high ability students. I have always found 1st grade to be an interesting grade due to the fact that it is the first year of grade school and is a major transition from kindergarten. Pam also spends most weekends tutoring students in need of extra help.


This interview could be used as a marketing tool for the school. It would focus on the impact of the teachers on their students and explore different teaching styles that exist within the system. As I mentioned, I think first grade in particular would be important to highlight as it is an important time in a children's education.The documentary would allow viewers to get to know the teacher and offer them a look inside the classroom.


Interview Questions:
Why did you choose to teach 1st grade?
What do you like best about where you teach?
What is the most important thing you stress to your students?
What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
What do you like best about your job?
What is your favorite activity with your students?
What has teaching 1st grade taught you?
How has teaching changed since you started?
How has technology effected the way you teach?
What are your future goals for your classroom?

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