A three-foot lectern reflects the changing seasons, while a letter holds hidden joys and sorrows. A new teacher stepping up to the lectern for the first time must navigate both the youthful troubles of rebellious students and the tangled relationships of school life. The stories hidden in lesson plans and meeting minutes will eventually come to light. This is a chronicle of campus life, where educational ideals collide with workplace realities, telling of young teachers’ growth and perseverance.
