Graduation--Just before that first year teaching.
A friend recently reminded me of the years that I spent teaching Spanish when I was right out of college. I looked so young at the time that I often was mistaken for a student. I thought it was great fun. Several times I would be standing in the hall counseling or reprimanding a student when a teacher would come out and yell, “Girls, get to class.” The look on my co-worker’s face when I would turn around was priceless.
My favorite incident happened during a basketball tournament at our school. One student that was in my Spanish class could not stand me or my class and let me and everyone else know it on a regular basis. He was a great athlete and popular with the other kids. I think he was pretty used to getting his own way–something that didn’t happen in my class. During this tournament, our classes were all excused to watch the games whenever our teams played, so I also got to enjoy half the day in the gym.
While I was watching the girl’s basketball game, there were several boys talking behind me. I heard a voice I didn’t recognize ask with interest, “Who is that?”
My student who could not stand me asked, “Who is who?”
“That girl right there,” the other boy insisted.
The horror in the reply could not be mistaken, “Oh, no, man, that’s my TEACHER!”
I pretended I didn’t hear the conversation, but laughed enthusiastically when the story was repeated to me later that day!
Lol. I’m curious about who that was. I never had you for any class, but I think the general consensus was that you were very pretty! 🙂 (Still are!)
That’s too funny! I’m sure you were really hard on students at that age. I taught English as a second language when I finished high school and I was tough! I dont know why I felt so mature and special when a couple of months back I was still rolling my eyes at teachers. Go figure.
Unrelated question: I want to start letting my curls be free but I don’t know how to dry my hair without straightening it. It’s really frizzy and puffy but your curls are gorgeous. Any recommendations (both products and drying)?
So….Esther….are you teaching your kids Spanish? I have been teaching Spanish to my grandchildren (in my limited way), they sure catch on fast!
My son is a high school biology teacher…lots of good stories being only a few years older than the kids 🙂
That is so funny!
@Laura, Oh my this was so long ago! I don’t think I can help you. My hair was long and straightish, but took curl really well. I just used a skinny curling iron. Thank you though!
@Dr Momi, I haven’t done a very good job of teaching them Spanish up to this point. It is my plan to correct that very soon though. I have big plans come fall. We’ll see… Great job teaching your grandchildren!
When I was in high school like 25 years ago, I had a beautiful, young, blonde French teacher who drove a yellow corvette and wore different clothes every day of the school year. We though she was amazing! I love your story!
Love it! I especially love your Pic!! You are are cute Teacher! No wonder that boy was interested:)
Blessings!