Shirley Jump 
Marine’s Kiss 

Report Card for "Student": U.S. Marine Nathaniel Dole "Teacher": Jenny Wright SKILLSReading: The children have this tough soldier wrapped around their little fingers. It’s obvious the children hang on his every word. What more could a woman…er, a teacher, ask for?Speaking: Nate’s knack for downplaying his heroic past makes him even more fascinating for the children-and their teacher.AREAS THAT NEED IMPROVEMENTInteraction with Others: It’s clear that he’s nearly healed, but Nate continues to keep his thoughts and feelings to himself. Perhaps he needs after-school tutoring and a little TLC?Physical Education: What’s a woman got to do to get one little kiss? Maybe after the tutoring sessions…