School Board Hero Gifts

"I'm running for mayor, senator and school board!"

"If a third grader knows the answer, how much of a problem can it really be?"

"Thank you for that summation of the charts."

'Your classroom management techniques work in practice but not in theory. That worries me.'

PROBLEM AREAS

"Being the smartest girl in third grade is going to Melinda's head."

'This handheld computer is very useful for teaching. It displays my lesson plan, calander, key files, and an extensive menu of put-downs for hecklers and classroom clowns.'

"If something that doesn't kill me only makes me stronger, then I should be Atlas!"

'Get up and put your house slippers on! - You'll be late for home school!'

'While outsourcing is a common business practice, you may not ousource your research and homework assignments, Fletcher.'

'We're doing the right thing, Bob, Let Andy solve problems with bullies at school his own way,,,'

"I passed the three R's. Now I need some R and R!"

Teacher getting the childrens attention by pretending to be on television.

"She's a high grade teacher."

'First, I want to apologize for calling this meeting on such short notice.'

Luck is when good classroom management skills meets a day when distruptice students are absent.

"Of course, that's only a first draft."

'Good luck with your exams' (mountain climbers).

Help. High performing teacher trapped in low performing pay scale.

'Billy takes his jungle gym seriously!'

'Ok, class, let's take attendance. Joey?'

Reluctant Directorship.

"I need you to line up by attention span."

Hey, Twig! Ryan Beardsley wants your cell phone number! The divine wonder of West Fester High? Finally! My life changes for the better. He needs activities for his college apps and wants to come to our shortest eco-club cleanup. Change you can believe in. West Fester High School.

'I want someone who'll not just take the firms line, but the hook and sinker, too.'

'I don't mind school, but I'm really tired of the commute.'

"I'm going to the school board meeting."

"We moved here for the schools."

'Right lad, now it's my turn for free expression . . . (I wish!)'

"Blood sweat and tears. I think it's supposed to make us feel guilty."

"I said 'I quit'. Nobody listens to me any more."

I must not erase major breakthroughs....

People of Courage

"I want you to know that the school board is very pleased with your efforts to make this new budget work."

"May I have your attention please???" "NO!!!"