I first want to start off by saying Happy Teacher’s Appreciation Day to all the wonderful teachers out there that not only teach our youth but care about them each and every day. I have been very lucky in that my children have had such amazing teachers over the years. My daughter is excited because she found out her teacher is retiring so she is in the last class her teacher will have, that makes her feel special. I can’t say enough how important the job of a teacher is and I think they should be honored every day!
The thought of teacher appreciation week made me think of my own teachers. It made me think of one teacher in particular that thankfully had a very good sense of humor. She was such a great teacher and I can picture her today. I’m going to call her Mrs. Z because for the life of me I can’t remember her last name and google has not been kind to me when trying to research it. She was the Physics teacher at Dixie Hollins High in 1990-1992.
I had her for both Physics I and Physics II. She always made class fun. Back in “the olden days” as my daughter would call them we didn’t have dry erase boards. Mrs. Z used her overhead most of the time. You know one of these…
Many times you would find Mrs. Z preparing to start the lesson and become baffled as she searched for the overhead marker. I guess in my unobservant kind of way I really never realized how much she did this. Over time it just became the norm, she was constantly going next door to ask another teacher for a marker. Class would go on as normal and we came back each day. This went on for two years since we all had her for Physics I and II. As the final year ended and we were only days away from graduating. Our class (or at least those that knew about it) presented Mrs. Z with an unforgettable gift. I gift that I’m assuming will always remind her of our class.
She was presented with a bucket full of 2 years of stolen overhead markers. It turned out there was a group of kids in the class that every day they came into class, as she stood in the hallway monitoring until the bell rang, would swipe her marker. Some might think this mean but you had to know Mrs. Z, I think she actually cried when she was given the gift. Cried because she knew she wasn’t crazy but because it was just well, funny! She was an amazing teacher and she appreciated the gesture and as I said I’m pretty sure she will never forget the class of 92′
Penelope says
We love our sons teachers, they are wonderful and we let them know 🙂
Raijean says
It’s so important to thank our teachers, they do so much for our kids.
Rhiannon Rowland says
Ha, that is great that your class gave them all back. I was blessed with some great teachers in my time and my sons have been the same, even more so I think. I have loved every single teacher they have had over the years and especially those ones who have left their mark on my boys.
Connie Thompson says
You weren’t one of those kids that hide her marker were you? Mom
Donna says
I’ve been blessed with amazing teachers in my life and my son’s. I’m so appreciative!
ellen beck says
Teachers see our kids sometimes more than parents they are amazing people for sure!
Holly E says
Teachers are great! I was lucky to have several really wonderful teachers that made learning exciting.
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
Wow she probably thought she was losing it!
Melissa B. says
I think people sometimes forget how dedicated and hard working our teachers are. They just don’t work in the classroom but take there work home as well. Don’t forget to thank your teachers they deserve it!
Tammy says
What a funny story! That kind of prank is a whole lot better than what some of the kids do maliciously. I bet she told that anecdote all the time laughing heartily about it!
Tammy S says
What a great story. It is amazing how much impact teacher have on our lives and the lives of our children. I think it must be a calling to want to be a teacher. They have such an amazing amount of responsibility put on them each day.