Now standing in the principal's office, Mattheiu steadied himself, and smoothed his suit. He looked up at the principal, who had resumed his seat behind his desk within a split-second. Matthieu choked a little, still reeling from the swift introduction.

"Yes, sir, I am." he spoke, standing up straight. He took a step toward the chair in front of the principal's desk. "I thought I might have something to offer the students here, given some of the things I have experienced."