Substitute Teaching

I have been subbing at my old high school for a couple of months now. It wasn't too surreal to 'come back' or anything, because I worked here as a tutor last semester as well, but it is kind of surreal to be on a different plane with the teachers.

On Monday, I was making for my car to grab some lunch. In order to do this, I must cut through Pam's (Ms. Whiting's) room. On my way through she and Kristie (Ms. Dickens) were chatting. I greeted them and attempted to keep on going. Kristie then began to block my way as I tried to step around her. It happened a couple of times and then she looked at me and said, "Oh, I'm sorry. Did you want to get through?"

This kinda of childlike behavior was mirrored in the staff meeting I had to attend yesterday. Teachers sat there talking, joking, knitting, laughing and not really paying the speaker all too much respect. Just like you always hear and never really believe.

Also, since substitute teaching I have begun to perfect the art of iPod and cell phone confiscation. The trick is to hold you hand out in front of them. More often than not they will just give whatever they have to you. If they don't, simply ask for it. Once again, more often than not, this will succeed. If they are still giving attitude, it's time to tell them about the referral they will receive or the trip to the office they and their iPod will have to make. Now you can be cool and listen to music in class just like them, since you have acquired a fancy ( though generally in poor condition) new iPod!