A Memorable Teacher

September blossoms in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. At this time of the year,  the 6th grade learners are the most joyful and vigorous group in primary school, since their graduation is coming closer. Today they start an English lesson with teacher A, who is a fresh young substitute teacher that has been working with them since August. She kindly greets the students. During the time they are saying hello, a classmate enters the classroom. A bittersweet atmosphere is sensed within the place. Thinking he is a new student, the teacher greets him and asks his name, but he just glances and sits alone at the back of the room. The rest of the class remains silent, until one student claims that his classmate’s name is “X”. Teacher A says nothing for a few seconds but in her mind this feels like ages. She tries to recall her didactic lessons, pedagogy, psychology, a concept, an example, anything that can help her to be successful from this episode. How should she cope with this situation? Shall she ask him again? Would it be better to ignore this moment and continue the lesson? Wouldn't it be rude to do so? She saw her mug on the desk which had this phrase printed on it: "Teachers affect eternity, no one can tell where their influence stops". She stops thinking, takes a candy from her purse, walks towards student X and claims "Hi, this is your teacher of English, your mates know you but we haven't met each other, yet. Take this day as a new fresh start, welcome". She gives the candy to him, he looks at her surprised and gives the teacher a shy smile.