Principal's Day Gifts

'146 days of leadership without any negative press.'

"SUPERintendent! What kind of powers do you have?"

A Puppet Named Juan

'Do you think, perhaps, that we could start shooting for a few longer-term goals around here?'

"Remember the golden rule: more buzzwords, less real words."

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

"So what kind of mood is he in?"

"Miracles happen, gentlemen, but they don't come cheap."

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

'It's a chart of office morale. This is where you went on vacation.'

I'm looking for employees who have their own unique way of seeing things my way.

'I'm reading aloud, Jeremy - My lips are SUPPOSED to be moving!'

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

"Staff support"

"I was just going to say, 'Well, I don't make the rules.' But, of course, I do make the rules."

'That's our mission statement.'

I've been teaching art history for decades. Students today ask new kinds of questions. No, I doubt a gluten-free menu option was available that evening. Nope, the artist was not making a statement about climate change. No, despite the umbrellas, this is not about sun exposure safety. Well, yes, I suppose you can say it's a selfie.

'C'mon get it straight.'

"It's clear to me that you want to go far with this company."

"No, I didn't steal your content. I just have your content's doppleganger."

"How's everybody doing? I'm not boring you, am I?"

'Ok, I'm in a paperwork mood. Let 'er rip.'

'Yes, I know there's a deadline on this project.'

"Why can't the rest of you be more like Rollins, here? He does his homework!"

'But I digress...'

"No Timmy, I don't think your pencil has system requirments or upgrades you can download from the internet."

'Don't think of it as being a yes man, think of it as being an employed man.'

I will study my speling words...

Boss's Desk Says No!

'As a beginning teacher, you know you come here prepared to teach and become a good teacher. As you gain experience, you will learn that you also come here to care and become a great teacher.'

'From six to to eighteen, they're always at that age.'

"My answers could be right. Your quiz just asked the wrong questions."

'I love your playing....especially when you stop!'

Golfing Boss

"Don't forget to leave me a wakeup call so I can get the worm!"