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I was seven when my journey of learning began. While six was the normal beginning age. my mother. a retired teacher. decided an extra year at home’muld be best. While total‘anondancc never exceeded 15. the task of teaching eight grades in a one-room environment pascd a problem. But it had one significant benefit. ‘Ihé junior students learned much from listening in on seniors' lessons. On entering Junior First at 5.8. 19. Markham. I could already read and write. 50 I automatically skipped a grade. In the seven years that followed. I had three teach- ers. Robena Mchetson. Muriel Stock-er and Barbara Stewart. Miss McPherson was a tough disciplinarian. If the strap didn‘t make an impression. the ruler did. She used both With intensity and regularity. Miss Stacker. on the other hand. was easy going. The kids had the run of the place. The inmates were in charge of the asyium. Miss finally. was a welcomed return to nor- malcy. a combination of enjoyment and edificalion. 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