Teaching Milestone Gifts

'Mrs. Wingit, what's the secret to teaching middle school for 30 years?'

'I'm sure that one wasn't there last week.'

"I'm afraid 'It's a surprise', doesn't cut it as a growth strategy."

"Sign my yearbook?"

"Oh indeed I did: I went feral for a year when I was young. It taught me a lot about the world, but about myself too..."

"Be careful what you wish for, Bob, because you just might get it. And if it happens to be what I was wishing for, things could get pretty ugly around here."

'I know about the birds and the bees. Tell me about the bears and the bulls.'

Pilot with champagne.

"He doesn't really talk yet, but he does some sound bites."

'I'm not happy with his latest school photo.'

Toy Shops and Educated Children

Woman crying with happiness.

'Sure, I took your shovel. Ethics doesn't kick in for a year or two.'

'I'll give your note to my parents but our family policy is to never negotiate with terrorists.'

'Guess what? I won again.'

Tenacity trumps everything!

Five Ideas For Success: Always finish what you. . .

"I believe he was the victim of a hostile takeover."

'Son, the world is ripe for the taking ... you better stay home with me.'

"No, four glasses of water was enough. . . now I have to go to the bathroom!"

'What do you mean 'theoretically'? Everything we do is theoretical.'

Space for Lease.

'How can I get my baby to sleep?'

"Car accident? No, I volunteered to hold the rope for the pinata at my son's birthday party!"

"It will scare away our competitors."

"The school year is officially over, and the teachers won."

Vampire baby in 'Grav-co' stroller.

'But before we move on, allow me to belabor the point even further...'

"I gotta admit, he's one hell of a negotiator."

After many years of wavering Dennis finally makes the decision to step out of his comfort zone.

"We just got our online schooling exam results..."

"I hear you've got quite a reputation with the girls around the office."

Parent Involvement Tip #1