I amaze myself – Page 2 – It's Not All Flowers and Sausages

Snooz-a-palooz-a

Posted on December 7, 2007

Have you ever been in the middle of a lesson and thought, "I am so incredibly bored I could cry"? And no, I'm not bored because of the kids...

The Paper Capers

Posted on November 7, 2007

in I amaze myself, just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi

by Mimi

We have been driven to steal. It is a sad day. Particularly because I often find myself saying to people "I am a teacher, I don't lie." Like when I'm in a store trying to return something but I've misplaced the receipt,...

Nabbed!

Posted on October 20, 2007

in I amaze myself, Mrs. Mimi

by Mimi

Sorry it took so long to get back to everyone, but yes, I did indeed nab the little foker who was writing profanity on my beautiful word wall table tents. And it only took 45 minutes of me analyzing handwriting samples, 20 minutes of...

Just smile, nod, and tell me I’m fabulous.

Posted on September 28, 2007

in I amaze myself, Mrs. Mimi

by Mimi

When I tell people what I do for a living, I usually get one of three reactions. Reaction #1: “Oooooo…little kids are sooooo cuuuuuute!!! I am so jealous!! It must be so fun to color and sing all day.” This reaction tends to...

Tip Toe Through the Tulips…

Posted on June 28, 2007

in I amaze myself, Mrs. Mimi, yikes

by Mimi

Tip toe through the tulips…Setting: A busy city street outside of the subway entrance. Two teachers walk the few blocks from the subway to work. 7:15 a.m.I felt lucky because I ran into my girlfriend and co-worker on the subway today. It always...

That’s funny…you don’t look like a teacher…

Posted on June 15, 2007

in I amaze myself, Mrs. Mimi

by Mimi

This blog is dedicated to all the ass-kicking teachers out there (especially those in public elementary schools- holla)!! I have taught in the public system myself for many years and am currently pursuing my second advanced degree in education. Teaching is my passion...