Education Transition Pillows

Fresh out of school, new hire Justin Huffenberger is temporarily stunned and disoriented by the light at the end of the university tunnel.

The lesser of two evils.

'Yes, death signifies a cosmic change of address. Alas, your husband's mail will not be forwarded.'

'I'm trying to get my competence and my confidence in the same place.'

"The problem with online schooling is I can't get help from Mom and Dad!"

"I'm so sorry that I screamed...I had a terrible dream: the kids had to leave college and live with us again...Oh, Ed, it was horrible!"

"They grow up so quickly. It seems like only yesterday that he was in the third grade. Wait, it was yesterday!"

"Exactly how long were you home schooled?"

"It works as long as the teacher doesn't call on you."

High School

"Have a nice day harvesting data, honey."

"That's O.K., Dad. I think I'll do with the ambient waterfall sounds tonight."

'Me, I'm home-schooled: Getting to and from school was taking too much of my time...'

"I had it all figured out. Sleep late, watch TV, play all day...then kindergarten happened."

They were right. Life did get better after middle school.

'Do I have to enter a plea?'

'You are new here, aren't you?'

'Talk about being scared straight...I just found out that being held back a grade is not an urban myth.'

'I'd like to change my major from electrical engineering to English or something.'

Quit texting! This is a lovely campus. Turn around. Let's go. We just drove 5 hours. What's the problem? Umm

"Yeah, I used to look forward to Spring too sis, but now, Mum says I'm old enough to help with Spring cleaning..."

Anyhow, thanks for listening, Rudy. It's part of the job. I guess you're right: the move to 3rd grade is a big one. There are lots of changes. You've just got to roll with it. And buy a new video game console? It eases any transition. How did you get to be so smart? Playing lots of video games.

'Oh no, not you again,'

"Listen, Mom, I'm not your little girl anymore."

'The best advice for new teachers is to listen to students with your ears and your heart.'

Since we started online classes, I've had to get through a long, slow lesson every day. Me too. I constantly have to teach my parents how to use technology.

'Listen to this school supplies list for Timmy next year!. . . Graphing calculator, chemistry goggles, lacrosse shin guards and an ipad.'

"Being in education, I'm very athletic — I'm a political football, a punching bag, and a hurdle jumper."

'Holly, listen to me. This school year is important. . . It's your last year before high school! You have to prepare! High school is a whole new ball game.'

'I hope you realize Simkins that you have now had the best years of your life...'

Uncertain Future

'I'm under a lot of peer pressure!'

The Pediatrician Turned Gynecologist

'Look on the bright side, we haven't lost a son, we've gained a parking place!'

Ted hits puberty...