The gym door slowly creaks open. There is silence for one short moment until the lights come on and hundreds of students and several teachers yell at the top of their lungs, “Surprise!” Your ears are now ringing.

There is a large banner on the wall that says, “Congratulations on Teacher of the Year!” This was very unexpected. You didn’t think a teacher who arrived late to school would win such an award. That thought lasted until you saw the prize you won for your award: a shiny new car!