Katie the Student...

Here's what the nannies and teachers have reported about Katie's school habits and life:

Katie has lived in the orphanage since she was pretty young. As a preschooler, she liked to listen to music and was a bit timid. She was always polite and a good listener.

Katie (Chao Yan) studies very hard. She is a good student who respects the teachers and is ready to help other children. She is very protective of the younger children and used to assist them getting to and from the bus stop in previous school years. She is very independent and washes her own clothes and shoes. She makes her bed and cleans her room very well. (Oh, I LOVE THAT!) She often helps caregivers with taking care of other children. And she has been asking for a family for years.

In another report, she is described as polite and humble. She is outgoing, active, hardworking, sensible, and enjoys music, books and basketball. She has never been late to classes, and she likes to attend school even when she feels sick. She gets along well with other students and follows school discipline. Katie pays full attention in class, takes notes, and studies hard.

In addition to her required assignments, Katie also reads additional materials on literature and history. She does not enjoy science that much. Sometimes she does not ask questions when she has difficulties with her studies.Katie is mostly independent on everything except for cooking.

(Now get out the Kleenex...) The last bit of her report states: "This child is content with very little. She has this saying: 'I have food to keep me from hunger. I have clothes to keep me warm. That's all I need.'"

Sound like a kid you'd like to teach? (Me Too!)