The grudging teacher

When 40 students in one classroom are talking at the same time.

When a male colleague wants to join in on the sick leave due to pregnancy discussion.

When I’m trying to get the students to realize that the history is repeating itself.

When I read an A grade essay

When students say they should pass just because they’ve been present in class (doing nothing)

When someone says there’s chocolate in the teachers lounge

When a student chooses Margret Thatcher in their role model speech

When the principle scolds at my colleague in front of students

When it’s last week before the winter break

When someone says something offensive in a meeting with the school board

When all the grading is done but I know I could have done a better job

When I'm tired of being a teacher.

When I'm presenting a new topic in class.

When I'm trying to explain why I gave the students chocolate cake before lunch.

When I get asked if I'm excited for the weekend.