I've gotten to hand pick every teacher too. The school used to allow for requests (and I always got who I requested) and now I work 1 day a week for each of my kid's teachers and they are the ones who decide where my kids go next year. So I have informed them of who I want for each child and I fully expect they will comply with my wishes! :-) Like acs said, it is one of the perks of being around all the time (it's usually more like 3 to 4 days a week I'm up there doing something!)
kim are you sure you can't put a bug in the current teacher's ear about who you'd like for next year? If you can give reasons why you think your child would be a better fit with one teacher rather than the other maybe they'd be receptive? Wouldn't hurt to try anyway! :-)
