my co-workers have lost their minds – It's Not All Flowers and Sausages

Have You Ever Thought About What Makes You Crazy?

Posted on October 23, 2012

in administrative madness, general inappropriateness, I need a hug, Mrs. Mimi, my co-workers have lost their minds, yikes

by Mimi

Here's a fun list for you: Mrs. Mimi's Top Five List of Events That Make Me Want To Poke Myself In The Eye and Run Screaming From the Building 5. When "special" teachers (phys ed, art, music, etc) are absent yet, despite the fact that said...

Pardon The Interruption

Posted on August 15, 2011

in administrative madness, back to school, Mrs. Mimi, my co-workers have lost their minds

by Mimi

As I think about Back To School (cue the ominous music here, please), I always try to mentally prepare myself for each aspect of my day, perhaps invent a new and improved system that may make that part of the day flow better than ever....

Hypocritical Times

Posted on February 9, 2010

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by Mimi

Today I was at the library researching childbirth classes dutifully dissertating and maybe looking at maternity clothes online but whatever when I heard somebody's cell phone ring. Loudly. And repeatedly. As I am currently missing the classroom pretty hard core, I glanced...

Canned Worms

Posted on January 28, 2010

in education news, Jan NaBloPoMo, Mrs. Mimi, my co-workers have lost their minds, time

by Mimi

So, I know I've been linking to tons of articles lately and I promise to get back to the usual hilarity of the classroom, but just too much has been going on. My little brain is on fire and my eyes are bleeding from...

Friday List Mania IV: Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Posted on January 22, 2010

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by Mimi

Schools are amazing places. So many exciting things happen in schools and if you are a Super Nerd like myself, all that learning and list making gives you the chills. In a good way. A very good, very nerdy way. However...

The Final Showdown (For This Year At Least)

Posted on June 25, 2009

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by Mimi

(Before I begin...

Someone Cue the Fat Lady?

Posted on June 5, 2009

in I need a hug, just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi, my co-workers have lost their minds

by Mimi

I think it may be time for her to start singing.There are a few annual events at my school that are prime for high drama. These are days in which tempers run high and the bullshit is thick and deep. For example, Picture...

A Little Swine Flu To Go With Your Learning?

Posted on May 24, 2009

in I need a hug, just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi, my co-workers have lost their minds

by Mimi

Anyone? No? As most schools are, we are currently on Swine Flu Watch. Unfortunately, my classroom has turned into something resembling a hospital waiting room what with all the allergy issues, asthma related breathing problems, spring colds and hacking coughs. But...

How Low Can You Go?

Posted on May 3, 2009

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by Mimi

I think we might have set the bar so low for professionalism that it may now be more appropriately used for a limbo contest. Seriously. We are currently demo-ing potential new teachers for the few open positions in our school. To those...

It Must Be Nice…

Posted on April 9, 2009

in I need a hug, just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi, my co-workers have lost their minds

by Mimi

...To Have No Observable Work Ethic. I guess. I don't think I could look 20 children in the eyes and think to myself, "self, I'm going home early today...screw all that work!" But hey, that's just me. Evidently I take my job...