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**attackDoold** · 05-26-2007, 05:55 AM

Well today my first period sophomore government class was going crazy this morning. I mean wouldn't be quiet and get to work on their review questions. I kept asking them to settle down and chill, but they wouldn't. I never have any issues like this in my class. My kids are awesome, but I was sure they had drinken some crack juice or something this morning. I slowly began to simmer quickly reaching my boiling point and was about to raise my voice at the incessant chatter. One of my girls said "Mr. D just hold on a second" as I was about to erupt.... The whole class stood up and one of my guys told me how much they appreciated me as a teacher and how much they loved my class etc... and he hands me a brand new iPod, they all chipped in on, and bought for me. I couldn't believe it I was in shock... I got teary eyed and was actually speechless, which they responded was the first time ever.... Then I got a bunch of hugs from them and the rest of the day was awesome. I am still floating from them!

**CreativeAcrobate** · 05-26-2007, 06:57 AM

Sounds like a great bunch Tadd. Your students love you!

**OShellszz** · 05-26-2007, 07:05 AM

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**furillo** · 05-26-2007, 04:15 PM

It is nice to be appreciated...I am sure it was well earned

**Mereebirl** · 05-26-2007, 04:23 PM

That's so cool, Tadd. Nice job, man.

**dyestymum** · 05-27-2007, 06:07 AM

That is awesome Tadd. I know the feeling as I used to teach in Japan. Being appreciated by your students is one of the most rewarding feelings you can get! I truly miss the days of teaching, but then again am continuing to do so through orchid lectures and classes we offer at our shop... so in a way, I still practice a form of teaching! Sharing your knowledge with others is how we get places.

Congrats! Sounds like you have a great bunch of kids!

**P9CCd35R** · 05-27-2007, 06:11 AM

People always ask why anyone would ever want to become a teacher....I can't think of a better explanation for why than this post....Congratulations! Take care, Eric

**OShellszz** · 05-27-2007, 06:17 AM

That's pretty fantastic. Now I feel kinda bad about never banding together with classmates and doing something like that.

**vekiuytyh** · 05-27-2007, 04:28 PM

Wow, Tadd! That is truly wondrous. Good for you, and your students. What a great group!

**Abaronos** · 05-27-2007, 05:24 PM

so, were you ever able to shut them up and get to work?
i mean, cool....

**houkbsdov** · 05-27-2007, 07:46 PM

I'd say they are all looking for an A on that final exam, Mr. D.

05-26-2007, 05:55 AM	#1
attackDoold Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 548 Senior Member	Ever have one of those days.... Well today my first period sophomore government class was going crazy this morning. I mean wouldn't be quiet and get to work on their review questions. I kept asking them to settle down and chill, but they wouldn't. I never have any issues like this in my class. My kids are awesome, but I was sure they had drinken some crack juice or something this morning. I slowly began to simmer quickly reaching my boiling point and was about to raise my voice at the incessant chatter. One of my girls said "Mr. D just hold on a second" as I was about to erupt.... The whole class stood up and one of my guys told me how much they appreciated me as a teacher and how much they loved my class etc... and he hands me a brand new iPod, they all chipped in on, and bought for me. I couldn't believe it I was in shock... I got teary eyed and was actually speechless, which they responded was the first time ever.... Then I got a bunch of hugs from them and the rest of the day was awesome. I am still floating from them! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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CreativeAcrobate Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	Sounds like a great bunch Tadd. Your students love you! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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furillo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 439 Senior Member	It is nice to be appreciated...I am sure it was well earned Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Mereebirl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 475 Senior Member	That's so cool, Tadd. Nice job, man. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-27-2007, 06:07 AM	#6
dyestymum Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	That is awesome Tadd. I know the feeling as I used to teach in Japan. Being appreciated by your students is one of the most rewarding feelings you can get! I truly miss the days of teaching, but then again am continuing to do so through orchid lectures and classes we offer at our shop... so in a way, I still practice a form of teaching! Sharing your knowledge with others is how we get places. Congrats! Sounds like you have a great bunch of kids! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-27-2007, 06:11 AM	#7
P9CCd35R Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	People always ask why anyone would ever want to become a teacher....I can't think of a better explanation for why than this post....Congratulations! Take care, Eric Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-27-2007, 06:17 AM	#8
OShellszz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 403 Senior Member	That's pretty fantastic. Now I feel kinda bad about never banding together with classmates and doing something like that. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-27-2007, 04:28 PM	#9
vekiuytyh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 449 Senior Member	Wow, Tadd! That is truly wondrous. Good for you, and your students. What a great group! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-27-2007, 05:24 PM	#10
Abaronos Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 452 Senior Member	so, were you ever able to shut them up and get to work? i mean, cool.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-27-2007, 07:46 PM	#11
houkbsdov Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 709 Senior Member	I'd say they are all looking for an A on that final exam, Mr. D. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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