So many times, poor managers take action after hearing only one side of a story. You were lucky that time.
Lucky I didn’t get my ass whipped. I only subbed for like 5 weeks last year. I got a crash course! I learned real quick why people don’t want to sub.
This year, I’m driving the school bus for the school in the town where we live. I sub teach there, as well. I have more back up there and getting to know many of the kids, which helps when I’m in their class (most of the time).
As for driving the bus, it’s actually fun. I let the kids know right off the bat what I expect from them. Only one route I have trouble with - 6th, 7th and 8th graders.