tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post5013322800809932113..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Smells Like Teen SpiritTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-90005706370566919072010-04-28T14:31:20.403-07:002010-04-28T14:31:20.403-07:00Chris, thanks for commenting..
I think it was 23 ...Chris, thanks for commenting..<br /><br />I think it was 23 and I just spaced out since I wrote the post after it happened and didn't take notes. Should've double-checked my facts. Maybe that was Ewing on the Knicks. Again, I'm not fact-checking.<br /><br />When I've seen former students, I've gotten hugs, even from some tall guys who used to be in my fifth-grade classes. I can't avoid all these students since I live in the same city.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-91368028109945708202010-04-28T14:02:43.458-07:002010-04-28T14:02:43.458-07:00Two things:
1 - Wait until you see the kids in th...Two things:<br /><br />1 - Wait until you see the kids in the real world. When they either get excited to see you or run away in terror then you know you're in the school community.<br /><br />2 - Jordan's number for the Bulls was 23. Except for when he came back from retirement the first time and wore 45 and one time when his uniform was messed up and wore 12 for a game.Chris Osbornehttp://wafflesradio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-39075358665933694092010-04-25T13:43:21.148-07:002010-04-25T13:43:21.148-07:00Neurotic Workaholic, thanks for commenting. I'...Neurotic Workaholic, thanks for commenting. I've always thought it was lousy to be an adjunct. The pay is less and there isn't the same job security. Recently, I heard that colleges are relying on more adjuncts than ever. So unfair.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-89221932850961737812010-04-25T12:58:39.378-07:002010-04-25T12:58:39.378-07:00This is my first time commenting. I love your desc...This is my first time commenting. I love your description of the students! I've never taught that age group before; I've only ever taught high school students and college students. But the line that I identified with the most about this entry was about how you felt like you weren't "a part of that community". I've never been a sub, but I've worked as an adjunct for several years. Even though adjuncts may get to teach at the same school for several years, we still often feel like outsiders because there's no guarantee that we'll get asked back the following semester, or at all; not to mention we don't get invited to most department events. So it's good to know that I'm not the only one who feels this way.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-24080968376349351372010-04-13T02:11:18.524-07:002010-04-13T02:11:18.524-07:00Susan, it's nice that your kids speak of sub l...Susan, it's nice that your kids speak of sub like classroom teachers. My group (not me) tortured subs. And when we were in high school, if the teacher was absent we had a period off.<br /><br />At the school I used to work at, the Patriots and Red Sox pep rallies had skits, songs, and dances.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-48471695855960389792010-04-12T17:44:13.735-07:002010-04-12T17:44:13.735-07:00My kids know the subs that sub regularly for their...My kids know the subs that sub regularly for their classes - they speak about them like they'd speak of their regular classroom teachers. I agree with Aubrie in that you're probably more a part of the community than you think. <br /><br />What a wild, elaborate pep rally! I hated pep rallies in high school as I was never part of any sports team (except track, and we didn't get pep rallies) nor did I care about any of our school sports. Yet one more aspect of high school I'm so glad I'm done with!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-12428361971828904452010-04-12T16:58:57.175-07:002010-04-12T16:58:57.175-07:00B. Miller, thanks for visiting. I like how you pu...B. Miller, thanks for visiting. I like how you put it - (mis)adventures.<br /><br />Paul C, I like the quotes and hope it does too.<br /><br />VKT, I've been thinking about what you suggested. Right now, I've been vocal when I can that I'm looking for a job. Unfortunately, all of the middle school history teachers are young, so unless they are females who go out on maternity leave...<br /><br />I e-mailed a sub blog to find out if there's a right way to go about giving my resume.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-13288082941683008262010-04-12T16:06:41.412-07:002010-04-12T16:06:41.412-07:00Theresa,
I bet you make a great impression on the...Theresa,<br /><br />I bet you make a great impression on these kids to the point that they remember you. You certainly do more for them than some of their teachers no doubt if their lesson plans are any indication. I honestly think you ought to make appointments, go see the principals that you subbed for, point out how very flexible and versatile you are and tell them they ought to hire you!VKThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14017490749224577620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-46959140712250016622010-04-12T15:46:01.212-07:002010-04-12T15:46:01.212-07:00I appreciate the opening quotation about community...I appreciate the opening quotation about community especially "when in the whole community the virtue of each one is living.” Hopefully this quote will include you in a future appointment.Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-1811755682585803012010-04-12T15:12:24.314-07:002010-04-12T15:12:24.314-07:00It's weird being the outsider, huh? This was a...It's weird being the outsider, huh? This was a great post. I love reading about your (mis)adventures as a substitute.B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112783922833164491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-87024531170975233932010-04-12T14:47:07.227-07:002010-04-12T14:47:07.227-07:00Beth, I'm sure I could find something to compl...Beth, I'm sure I could find something to complain about as a full-time teacher. It may be a small price to pay!<br /><br />Sarahjayne, I don't blame you. There are teachers that do that all of the time, but I don't know if that will be me. My poor daughter- I rarely go to her soccer games - my husband takes her. <br /><br />Lora, I never went to games in high school. Okay, maybe once. We didn't have pep rallies in my school, which I'm very happy about!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-78010978053906147032010-04-12T14:34:39.282-07:002010-04-12T14:34:39.282-07:00This brought me right back to being a student. I ...This brought me right back to being a student. I never loved the pep rallies. I hated the scramble to find your friends, god forbid you sit alone or with someone who wasn't your best friend. <br /><br />And the noise. Yeah, I'm with your daughter. They are vewy woud.<br /><br />I don't know why I never just hid in the bathroom with a book. I can't believe I thought I was being "good" by going to those things.Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11721629115039897949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-61709133793820424462010-04-12T13:11:13.590-07:002010-04-12T13:11:13.590-07:00Theresa, I am part of my school community. My kids...Theresa, I am part of my school community. My kids love me and I get along well with my peers. I do club and class advisor stuff and I still hate pep rallys, homecoming and winterfest court assmblies because they are lame.<br /><br />And it's nothing but a zoo getting into and out of the gym. All for a half hour which has made the kids crazy all day with the thought of missing half a class.<br /><br />I had to go to a basketball game a few weeks ago when a student of mine wanted to recognize me as his favorite teacher, and I showed just before half-time and left right after.<br /><br />I know that's terrible, but I couldn't handle any more time at school. So you're a better person than me. :) And hopefully you'll be rewarded with a job.sarahjayne smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589820347348973092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-49990113830343978042010-04-12T12:45:51.487-07:002010-04-12T12:45:51.487-07:00Theresa,
That doesn't sound like much fun exc...Theresa,<br /><br />That doesn't sound like much fun except for the money tossing! Are you wanting to move from subbing to full time employment as a teacher? The blogging world would be dimmer without the light of your descriptive humor!Beth Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047047792782914757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-12454118297629066802010-04-12T11:31:00.387-07:002010-04-12T11:31:00.387-07:00Tahereh, you make me laugh whether I'm at your...Tahereh, you make me laugh whether I'm at your blog or you're at mine. You're right - I AM part of the writing community. <br /><br />You can wear face paint when I figure out my number. I may have to pick Walt Clyde Frazier's #10 from the New York Knicks.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-79890622249530980702010-04-12T11:28:34.505-07:002010-04-12T11:28:34.505-07:00Shelley, hope you have a good week too. Today was...Shelley, hope you have a good week too. Today was gym, which was fine.<br /><br />Thanks, Tiffany. I hope you're enjoying your spring break.<br /><br />Talli, they do a lot at the school. It's nice there, so I'd love an opportunity to get a job, even with some challenging students.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-13966311881850169562010-04-12T11:26:06.866-07:002010-04-12T11:26:06.866-07:00Brigid, I think it was a handful of dollar bills -...Brigid, I think it was a handful of dollar bills - Probably ten in all. Unfortunately, I missed out.<br /><br />I loved your swimming post.<br /><br />And yes, life here is just like Flashdance and Grease. It used to be like Dynasty, but now we're in a recession.<br /><br />Choices, two or three schools are kind of like my regulars. It's nice not to walk in as a complete stranger.<br /><br />Ann, I don't feel like a stranger, but I'm still called SUBSTITUTE, so it's not like they really know me either.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-16830623820220958882010-04-12T10:38:08.224-07:002010-04-12T10:38:08.224-07:00don't worry Theresa -- you're a part of th...don't worry Theresa -- you're a part of the writing community, and that's all that really matters, isn't it? :D hehe<br /><br />we LOVE you.<br /><br />i'll wear face paint for you anytime. <br /><br />;DTaherehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111022596822176769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-73824718269685286042010-04-12T10:23:40.158-07:002010-04-12T10:23:40.158-07:00Sounds like an interesting school! I can imagine h...Sounds like an interesting school! I can imagine how, if you don't know these kids, it would be rather awkward. :(Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-21960730342985299652010-04-12T10:22:12.169-07:002010-04-12T10:22:12.169-07:00I understand how you feel. It's kind of like ...I understand how you feel. It's kind of like attending a church every so often and not being invited the Wednesday night dinners (or if you do go, it's very awkward!). It's just weird.<br /><br />I am really hoping something opens up for you soon.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330348627805471431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-78577978362518643832010-04-12T09:50:00.542-07:002010-04-12T09:50:00.542-07:00I'm so with you. I haven't had to attend ...I'm so with you. I haven't had to attend any pep rallies as a sub, but I've gone to assemblies where the kids give a preview of a school play, or a band or choir concert, and it was always at a school that I didn't know the kids. I felt really out of place.<br /><br />Hope you have a good day of work this week!Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-52129064474530522362010-04-12T08:41:44.843-07:002010-04-12T08:41:44.843-07:00In the teaching world, I do believe that we always...In the teaching world, I do believe that we always find our niche. Whether it will at a particular school or grade level, that is where we find community. Of all the schools, I sub in, I have found that the school that I used to teach at is and always will be my community!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228987428444754162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-48656464226966652912010-04-12T08:32:20.400-07:002010-04-12T08:32:20.400-07:00Another exciting day in the educations circles. S...Another exciting day in the educations circles. Still if you recognize the students, you are more than on the fringes of this community. <br /><br />Hope you had a lovely weekend.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-42800704227503321172010-04-12T08:26:53.402-07:002010-04-12T08:26:53.402-07:00Hi Theresa, That was an education, Can you tell me...Hi Theresa, That was an education, Can you tell me when the next one is one, I like the sound of cash being thrown to the audience !!<br />In a strange way, your piece today reminded me of my 'swimming' piece from the weekend.<br />Do we sub-consciously do it ? Does it suit our observant nature, maybe so. Like Old Kitty, our American schools info comes from Grease and Flashdance movies.Brigid O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646687391409208367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-5969154101275919432010-04-12T08:18:52.980-07:002010-04-12T08:18:52.980-07:00Aubrie, it's true that the students and teache...Aubrie, it's true that the students and teachers recognize me. Hopefully that will translate into a job.<br /><br />I can relate to the organ story because I used to tag along with my husband to his science functions, which felt weird until I started knowing people. <br /><br />Old Kitty, I never attended a pep rally until I moved to Cambridge. Here, it's all about the Red Sox (and then the Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins).<br /><br />You're right about it being good for my writerly mind. I like that term!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.com