Title: G229 - Jean-Philippe Blondel - book
Summary :
“I’ve given you a room. A room, you know, is priceless. It’s 229, building G. G229. Go get the key from the caretaker. Well, I think this interview is over. We’ll be seeing each other often from now on. Welcome here.” I thank the principal, but he’s already stopped listening. A principal has a lot to think about. A teacher doesn’t. A teacher only thinks about one thing: their classes. Then suddenly, he’s there again, present. He stares at me. He says, “The hardest thing in the job, you know, is handling the “on” and the “I.” I reply that, uh, I’m not sure I understand. “It’s an institution, school. You enter a bulldozer. You have to manage to become a member of it without losing your individuality. It’s not as easy as you think, you’ll see. The “on” and the “I.” Think about it. Good luck! »
