Pondering Patriots Teacher Edition

What do you teach? Language Arts/English  - AP English Language and Composition. If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? A gray suede wedge bootie in a style that can be worn for multiple occasions. Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? I don't have a Facebook account. Twitter is my social media platform of choice, where I can expand my PL...

What do you teach? World History and Psychology. If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? Air Jordan XIV Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? I friend all of my former students, because it's fun to see where the world takes them after they graduate. What tests your patience as a teacher? Poor attendance and cheating. What’s a f...

What do you teach? Freshman Academy Coordinator. If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? Danner Pronghorn Boots - Solid, Firm, Supportive and Comforting Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? I don't do Facebook. I leave that up to my wife. She doesn't friend my former students. What tests your patience as a teacher? Everything is a ...

What do you teach? Algebra 2 and Accelerated Precalculus. If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? Nike Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? I don't have Facebook :) What tests your patience as a teacher? Students who are just plain lazy. What’s a fashion choice you regrettably took part in? Tight rolling my jeans....

What do you teach? Native American Culture and History Sections I & II, Psychology. If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? Cowboy boots Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? I eventually do friend former students on Facebook, but I wait for a while until the time between my teaching them and their graduation has had some distance. ...

What do you teach? Latin I, II, III, IV, Advanced Placement. If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? 2" black heels Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? What a wonderful way to keep in touch with former exchange students who live across the world! What tests your patience as a teacher? Absences and then the student doesn't get caught...

What do you teach? French. If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? Boots or ankle boots Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? Yes, I do because, I really care about them and love seeing what they are up to! What tests your patience as a teacher? Blasé attitude and not doing the work! What’s a fashion choice you regrettably took part in? ...

What do you teach? World Geography If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? Mustard yellow Old Skool Van Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? I do accept friend requests from former students because I enjoy seeing where they go and what they accomplish after high school. What tests your patience as a teacher? The question, "Wait, we ha...

What do you teach? P.E. If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? Nike Air Trainer 1 Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? Facebook is annoying and fake. People only post what they want people to see. If I really want to know and care how they are doing, I call them and have a real conversation. What tests your patience as a teacher? ...

What do you teach? English If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? Suede boots Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? I  like to keep my work life and social life separate. What tests your patience as a teacher? Disrespect What’s a fashion choice you regrettably took part in? Side ponytails. Not a good look on me....

What do you teach? English I / Accelerated English I If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? A pair of worn in Chucks Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? If a former student sends me a request, I'll most likely accept it because I enjoy staying in touch and helping them out with any questions they have once they hit college. What tests ...

What do you teach? English II and Accelerated English II If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? Oxfords! No material item encapsulates me as well. Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? I like to keep a professional separation between my work life and my personal life. :) What tests your patience as a teacher? Apathetic students What�...

What do you teach? AP Chemistry If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? Nike Track Spikes Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? To keep up with what they are doing What tests your patience as a teacher? Lack of effort What’s a fashion choice you regrettably took part in? Pegging or rolling up my jeans...

What do you teach? World Geography If you were a pair of shoes, what kind of shoes would you be? New Balance 574’s Why do (or don’t) you friend former students on Facebook? I don’t do the Facebook What tests your patience as a teacher? When students say Africa is a country What’s a fashion choice you regrettably took part in? Wearing fashionable, hot pink short...