To wowisdark, where did I say I did not like Mrs. Q. or where did I say my dd Cailtin did not like her, I never said that, all I said was when Cailtin did have her as a teacher, Mrs. Q complained that there was never time in the day to do all she had to do as a teacher. Also yes Dr. C and Mrs Q worked together for nearly 40 years so they are indeed close. I also assume thats why Mrs. Q was asked to come back as a sub, and get a sub salary, rather then they they district hire a teacher who would cost the budget alot more money, way way more money here in our School District. The issue at hand here is that Mrs.q has asked a para to work longer only this para and she Mrs Q. wants to pay her directly out of her pocket cash. Am I missing something here, this is all I was asking ... Catherine