U.D.P. School Dean's Office and E-Mail SJS

[Sarah Jane]

Dean's Office is what it reads on the door. Both doors, for there is one at Nodhaven proper, and a second in the Student Dormitory house.

Inside, there is not an office. It is smaller on the inside than it looks on the outside. It is a cozy little room of dark umber and soft materials. Inside there is only a chair, and a holo tank. and a single button.

To push it is to call Ms.Sarah Jane Smith. You will call her "Dean Smith".



((Please post "e-mails' here as well if you wish - SJ))

[Owen Harper]

Dear Red,

Just checking on you? How are you?

Your Dead friend.

PS

Remember report Weevil activity to me. I am after all the specialist

[Sarah Jane]

Dear Harry,

You have proven yourself to be quite the specialist. I have certainly benefited from your expertise, I am feeling well and my headaches have subsided. I haven't had any Bug problems in a while, thank you. I did stir a nice little dust up at the UN, and now look me, suddenly a Dean of the oddest school ever assembled.

Please, my dear dead Knight, don't write me here. Some of these students are quite the hackers, and they might misconstrue. One can't have scandal when one is the Dean.

Send me a Personal Message,
We should talk, don't you think?
Yours Fondly,
Red

[The First Doctor]

Sarah.

Remind me why you wanted me to do this, again? Surely the Doctor would have been a much better choice?

"Robin"

PS: I have all the equipment I need to manufacture a short-lived Untempered Schism. Are you certain this Academy of yours wouldn't be better served by weeding out early the children incapable of handling the strain? You are asking them to lead your civilization to the stars, after all.

[Sarah Jane]

Dear Dr.Goodfellow,

I know you can teach Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chronodimensional Theory, and more. Practical applications as well as theory. You are the only one I know advanced enough to teach these kids on their level. You or my computer. If I just wanted the Facts, Robin, I would have hired a computer. I needed a human. I needed someone who could teach these kids how to be more human. Each and every one comes from such an unusual background that none of them are quite like the rest of the human race.
It's perfect for what we need them for, but I want them to know enough about humanity that they make the best of Ambassadors to the future.

As for your suggestion about the Untempered Schism, I won't even dignify that with an answer.

Quit if you want, Robin. I'm not holding a gun to your head. Please remember though that 30 years from now, you're going to be working side by side with these kids. Not me. If you want a hand in helping shape not only their math skills, but their human skills and their negotiating and emotional problem solving as well, then you had best stay, hadn't you?

Let me know what you decide. You will be much missed if you choose to leave the program.

Sincerely,
Dean S.J. Smith

[Malcolm Asutian]

Dear Ms. Smith,

I first of all must compliment your determination to teach these children about the stars and whatnot. However, I must comment that some of these children are...troubled people. Most aren't actually human.

I am simply saying, as a P.E. teacher, that some might fit better in more specialized environments. Do you have any suggestions for Archetypes? I know you have experience with them.

Malcolm Asutian

[Sarah Jane]

Dear Mr. Asutian

I am not trying to teach these kids about space. Each and every one of them has done plenty of research on their own, or simply has hands on experience.

I sent them to SpaceX to show them the state of human space travel technology in such a way they will remember it with their nose and their hands and their ears. The rumble through their bones. Something you can't get in a book. Secondly, your job as a physical education teacher is to meet each student where they are at. Wherever they are at in their mind body acuity.

I realize that this particular outing might be quite stressful physically on the students, but I want to drive home to them the unpredictable nature of space travel and the physical stresses they might endure. I want to gain a clear understanding of how high the stakes can be, and how important it is to be ready for anything from climbing a rope to stabilizing a free fall tumble. As soon as we get back to campus, you can set your own agenda using what you learn about your students during their trials at SpaceX.

In the case of Archetypes, trust in their grace and intelligence, but remember they have poor judgment about personal safety. As for their unique speech and comprehension patterns, just pretend you're talking to Data from Star Trek, but try to be as soft spoken as you would be to a very young child. The Archetype in your class is just over two years old.

If you cannot do the job, I will find another. Perhaps this particular program is not for you. I'm sure you can find employment elsewhere with your qualifications. Oh. Right. I didn't hire you for your teaching experience. I hired you because you understand what it is like to Travel. You have seen a slice of the greater world, and that is the experience I need you to tap into.

Since the budget for this school is top secret, should you quit, you will not be able to earn unemployment from our offices.

Sincerely,
Dean S.J. Smith

[Flynn Delta]

Dear Miss Smith

My Name id Flynn Delta, you can call me Flynn, I have been referred to your school by a..... Friend that we have in common, a certain medical practioner, And I would be interested in working at your school as the drama teacher, that is if you don't have one already.
If the postion is unavabile, I understand, If it I would like to let you know that I am skilled in the Medical arts, I learned from the best, if you understand my meaning, I would be able to handle both Medical and Drama duties if the need arises.

Sincerly, Mr Flynn Delta.

[Sarah Jane]

Dear Mr.Delta,

I have had a conversation with that mutual friend of ours. Due to your experience with the truly multidimensional nature of interspecies relations, I believe you will have the experience to be able to challenge the students in an equally complex way. Two things I'd like you to work on with focus on are first, their improvisational skills. Second, with their ability to compromise effectively under complex situations. I want them to see clearly the struggle between one's personal needs, the needs of others, and where the balance lays between the two.

I am also lead to believe that of many of our Friend's associations, you and have a very similar point of view in considering both in the joy of being kind, and the joys of simply being alive.

You're medical training will be quite appreciated. Our student body tends to be a magnet for . . . .unexpected situations.

Welcome to our School.

Sincerely,
Dean S. J. Smith