FYI: I am married to a Ms. X, i.e. a mature, expert, early childhood specialist. (I wonder if your Ms. X knows about this blog. If she’s like mine, she’d just shrug: She’s seen it all before.) Once, they transferred a “problem” kid into her room. Maybe Special Ed. Mom expressed some concern. My Ms. X observed for a couple of weeks and declared him normal, just spoiled & “squirreley.” Time proved her to be correct. I suspect you can similarly count on Ms. X’s judgements.

Kids are going to learn, regardless. (Good) teachers simply facilitate. An isolated dud teacher won’t undermine a kid’s education, particularly if the parents are involved. Sophie will learn at her own innate pace, with or without Ms. X. The virtue of a Ms. X is wisdom & the big picture, which is the other end of the spectrum from that of Sophie’s sometimes handwringing mom. This is a good thing, a good team. Normal. Ms. X needs moms who get it. Moms who get it love Ms. X. Thank Jehovah for pairing you.

I am amused that we don’t call this MomInAPartyHat!

Keep writing, keep loving.