Category Archives: rant

Harmless Panicked Flailing

Posted on 12/14/2004 by alianora

It is finals week. not for me, but for my students. “Miss, what can i do to bring up my grade?!” You could trying turing in something. Or even coming to class, that might be a nice change for you. … Continue reading →

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Letters to You

Posted on 12/9/2004 by alianora

Dear PTB of Lost, I am sueing you for emotional trauma. Hate, alia Dear Teacher Whom I Am Forced to Share a Room With, No, your students do not respect you. I do not respect you. You let your students … Continue reading →

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My “Real” Job

Posted on 11/11/2004 by alianora

My name is alia, and I am a teacher. I am a teacher of the last district in my state to settle this year’s salaries. I am a teacher of a district that is very conflicted right now about the … Continue reading →

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Weasels

Posted on 11/8/2004 by alianora

I got a note of encouragement from the guy who started nanowrimo today..week two’s mascot is a pack of angry weasels throwing themselves out of trees. cant say i doubt it either. im so far behind, it isnt even funny. … Continue reading →

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Teacher Flu

Posted on 10/28/2004 by alianora

Well, it happened, so i guess i can actually talk about it. there are 41 teachers in my school gone today. I am not gone. I, and the majority of the probationary teachers, as well as scattered others, are here. … Continue reading →

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