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Side-splitting Stories of a Middle School Teacher
Episode 1: The Shtuff I’ve said…
As a parent, you find yourself saying things to your toddler or young child that just wouldn’t jive in the real world. “Jamie, stop touching your penis” or “Jenny, mommy’s boobies are not toys!” In the teaching realm, this is also true.
I never ever imagined saying a great number of things that have come out of my mouth over the years. Especially to teenagers.
Here are some that I have accumulated from my own experiences or those of my colleagues.
1. “No, I have NOT seen your pants”…
He had somehow lost his clothes after gym class, and was now stuck in his shorts.
2. “Everyone, please stop touching your balls, and listen to me!”
This was in gym class, and even my teaching partner broke out into laughter. I mean, I yelled those words at the top of my lungs. Let’s just say I broke the record for how red a face can turn from embarrassment on that one! I never forgot to say, “THE balls” again.
3. “Jack, off!”
A teacher was supervising a group of students in the gym and one kid climbed up on a stack of gym mats. It was dangerous! So…
