5 Ways to Make a Teacher Throw Sharpened Pencils At You on the Last Week of School

5. Whine, “But I didn’t KNOW my child was failing!” after 34 e-mails, 16 phone calls, and 2 conferences
4. Demand to know how many other children failed the class because CLEARLY it is a teacher problem.
3. Call the principal and make irrational excuses about why the teacher hates their child.
2. Complain, “But we’re going to Disney World! We don’t have time for summer school!”
1. Demand a conference on the last day of school.

And here are 5 Things That Make a Teacher Smile on the Last Week of School

5. Chocolate!
4. Seeing a child pass who struggled the entire year.
3. Seeing that same child’s smile when you tell them they passed.
2. Getting a note from the child who made you want to tear your hair out that says, “You were my favorite teacher.”
1. Receiving a high school graduation photo of a former 6th grade student with a note saying, “You made a difference. Thanks.”

I remember my eighth grade Civics teacher Mr. Marcy. I was convinced he ate nails for breakfast. When we wrote a definition for a civics term, he wanted it word for word not in the ball park. If it wasn’t word for word, it was WRONG. He taught me to be precise and to mind the little details. He was calm, never yelled, and was the hardest teacher I ever had. I truly respect him.

Do you remember your favorite teacher? Who was he/she and why do you remember them?