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Bridey Heing
Bridey Heing is a writer based in Washington, D.C. Her work has appeared in
The Economist,
Marie Claire,
and
The Daily Beast.
John Locher / Reuters
The Substitute Teacher's Impermanence
The brevity of her place in a classroom is both her largest foil and most important asset.
Bridey Heing
September 20, 2016