Sep 22, 2009

Ten-Word Tuesday. The Teacher Edition.

Hey, its Bossy’s Daughter here, with a special guest post shout out to her favorite teacher on her birthday:

Bossy’s daughter had this particular teacher last year for social studies, but they’ve known each other a lot longer because this particular teacher also acts and directs and produces plays at the local theater. This particular favorite teacher is such a great person. Not only is she engaging, funny, and smart, she is also the greatest singer you will ever hear.

In school, she taught us in a very captivating way, and we would have tons of fun. Warning, though: you don’t want to hear her cranky voice. (haha)

Bossy’s daughter can sum up her favorite teacher in this way: She would engage the class in every shape and form.

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy’s Daughter about your favorite teacher, and why?

And be sure to check back later today for the greatest teachers on the web.

If you missed last week’s challenge, click here to read about the various extra curricular activities that Bossy’s council participated in over the years, described with creative ten word brevity, of course.

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80 comments

1. 1
   on September 22nd, 2009 at 7:07 am
   anne marie in philly said:

   high school math teacher who made algebra come alive – YES!


2. 2
   on September 22nd, 2009 at 7:18 am
   BOSSY said:

   Math teacher Eljo Kuslasik, name changed to protect his sexiness.

   http://www.iambossy.com/fambly/2007/12/05/can-we-talk-about-teacherstudent-sex-for-a-minute/


3. 3
   on September 22nd, 2009 at 7:32 am
   Joie said:

   Band director, Mary Thompson. Inspired. Didn’t take s@!%. Retired now.


4. 4
   on September 22nd, 2009 at 7:44 am
   21st Century Housewife said:

   College professors (two): one inspired my dream; other — dreamy looking!


5. 5
   on September 22nd, 2009 at 7:47 am
   p/f said:

   Dennis Bila made Calculus so easy.


6. 6
   on September 22nd, 2009 at 7:47 am
   p/f said:

   Can’t count to ten.


7. 7
   on September 22nd, 2009 at 8:15 am
   Gia said:

   College Professor – Dr Kapoor spoon fed me calculus. So easy.


8. 8
   on September 22nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
   L said:

   3rd grade, Sister Margarie, kind, funny, laughed alot, made you want to learn.


9. 9
   on September 22nd, 2009 at 8:19 am
   BossysMom said:

   why bossy can’t do math to save her pretty little can. read 2


10. 10
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 8:25 am
    hulagirl said:

    Math teacher made learning fun by giving away moon pies.


11. 11
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 8:29 am
    cartoongoddess said:

    He encouraged us to let go and be really creative.


12. 12
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 8:30 am
    rockle said:

    Demanded better of his students, made us better in return.


13. 13
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 8:32 am
    Pam in Missouri said:

    HS physics teacher sang “Drop the big one” with ukulele.


14. 14
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:13 am
    Sue V. said:

    Mrs. Beacott, 1st grade, California, made school exciting and interesting


15. 15
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:16 am
    The Know it All said:

    Mr. Frasnelli-5th grade. Found the best in each student!


16. 16
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:17 am
    Debby said:

    Mr. Carey, Trig, taught each and every one of us


17. 17
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:26 am
    Gretchen said:

    Nancy Z was excited by music. Taught us with enthusiasm!


18. 18
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:34 am
    Dharmamama said:

    Henry Foote. Believed 5th-graders were real people, treated us accordingly.


19. 19
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:42 am
    Jenni D. said:

    Seventh grade. Mrs. Fitzgerald diagrammed sentences and took no crap.


20. 20
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:42 am
    GreatAunt said:

    She expected you to do your best, so you did.


21. 21
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:45 am
    GK in MI said:

    She believed in me, so I believed in myself.


22. 22
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 10:02 am
    thatgirlblogs said:

    second grade teacher wears ornaments for earrings each christmas party.


23. 23
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 10:10 am
    Jamie said:

    Frau Ferguson: kind, smiley, jumpstarted my lifelong love for Germany.


24. 24
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 10:18 am
    melissa said:

    Loves all four of my kids, taught one. Educational too!


25. 25
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 10:23 am
    heidig said:

    Mrs. Johndrow, taught me then later (much), taught my daughters.


26. 26
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 10:26 am
    Little Miss Sunshine State said:

    Henry Simpson. Grade 6. First year teaching with much enthusiasm.


27. 27
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 10:37 am
    Tuli said:

    Paul Leighton — Corrections at EMU. First rate professor. Learned TONS.


28. 28
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 10:47 am
    karen l said:

    Mrs. Temple (2nd). Stories every day after lunch. Her stories.


29. 29
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 10:48 am
    Janice said:

    Mr Bradbury taught me French – inspired/encouraged me to fly.

    (really – I got my pilot’s license because of him.)


30. 30
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 10:59 am
    Jill said:

    Let me write and perform plays with paper bag costumes.


31. 31
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 11:11 am
    Shelley said:

    Mrs. Theibert. Threw Owen’s Cliff Notes out the window! Priceless.


32. 32
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 11:16 am
    Donna said:

    Sr. Michael Marguerite, 8th grade social studies: smart, contagious exuberance!


33. 33
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 11:27 am
    linlah said:

    She taught me to read and write, she’s my sister.


34. 34
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 11:32 am
    Stacey Ball said:

    Math teacher Mr. Laskey. He sure could make math fun.


35. 35
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 11:45 am
    Kris said:

    Sixth grade. Mrs. H. Made me realize I was smart!


36. 36
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
    Dharmamama said:

    First grade, Mrs. Smoot – smother-you-in-her-bosom hugs


37. 37
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
    Cupcake Murphy said:

    Prof. Neil Cohen: question status quo and keep heart open


38. 38
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 1:07 pm
    Kate said:

    Mrs. Rice taught that love, kindness, were more important than anything.
    RIP, Mrs. Rice, and eff you, breast cancer.


39. 39
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
    Melissa said:

    Mr. Wynn (4th, Westlawn) kept everyone learning, regardless of pace.


40. 40
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 1:55 pm
    Miss Spoken said:

    Colonel Powell. Fed me when parentless and homeless. Truly cared.


41. 41
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 2:22 pm
    Lisa said:

    my daughter’s teacher GABRIEL PONCE, loved motivating kids to be their best! (he’s worth the two extra words).

    p.s. am I the only one who can’t see the pictures on today’s post?


42. 42
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 2:34 pm
    km said:

    Sr.Suzanne, feminist nun. Opened my eyes to all injustices.


43. 43
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
    Pamela said:

    I heart well-read hostess, but she was not my teacher.


44. 44
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
    Suzi said:

    Miss Peterson, Miss Poshard, and Miss Swisher, all gone now.


45. 45
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 3:41 pm
    teriboberry said:

    Mr. Bourne, 6th grade science. Cow eyeball dissection for PTA.


46. 46
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
    Zak said:

    Loved 5th grade teacher, it was okay to be different.


47. 47
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
    Jane said:

    Miss Farrell-6th grade-kind, caring and tough. Great!


48. 48
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 4:46 pm
    Meg at the Members Lounge said:

    6th grade. She told pesky Randy and Wayne to go blow.


49. 49
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 4:50 pm
    Have the T-shirt said:

    Mr Garrison Government-great extra credit questions, which I needed


50. 50
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 5:06 pm
    kate said:

    mr. tesmer: detention to make me fill out college applications.


51. 51
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 5:29 pm
    reen said:

    5th grade English: Used Devo and Blondie videos for symbolism!

    (I can’t see the photos either. )


52. 52
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 7:14 pm
    Jill said:

    I bet bossy’s daughter’s teach feels lucky teaching bossy’s daughter.


53. 53
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 7:30 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    She demanded respect and took no crap. She was passionate.


54. 54
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 7:39 pm
    helenel said:

    5th Grade, Mrs. Krolick. Hard-ass, looked like Capt. Binghamton.


55. 55
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
    kelly said:

    she called everyone “suga” because she couldn’t remember their names


56. 56
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 8:57 pm
    The Mister said:

    Mr Merrill taught me how many watts in one horsepower.


57. 57
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:26 pm
    Ree (The Other One) said:

    From first grade until today, she’s still a great friend.


58. 58
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
    Well Read Hostess said:

    English teacher SHHS shameless self-promoter but cute. Relatively speaking.


59. 59
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
    Leah said:

    Mr. Bruns made learning calculus lots of fun for us.


60. 60
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:51 pm
    chris said:

    mr. haan high school english and my friend for life.


61. 61
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 9:58 pm
    Enrico said:

    High school English teacher made me appreciate the English language.


62. 62
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 11:03 pm
    Andrea said:

    Sally Shipley: roll call questions, tardy songs, note passing REQUIRED!

    Seriously, y’all, this lady was THE. BEST. TEACHER. EVER. I feel sorry for those of you who didn’t have her!


63. 63
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 11:52 pm
    josh said:

    He was covered in tattoos. I wanted to kiss him.


64. 64
    on September 22nd, 2009 at 11:59 pm
    Heidi said:

    Mrs. Hendel taught me more about life than about algebra.


65. 65
    on September 23rd, 2009 at 12:08 am
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    10th grade American Lit. Ms. Graham’s theme was “Question Authority.”


66. 66
    on September 23rd, 2009 at 12:10 am
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    Now that I got the 10 words out of the way . . . Ms. Graham had children late in life and I had children young, we had kids in elementary school together. I loved her as a teacher and then as a friend. I still mourn her premature death from breast cancer at 50.


67. 67
    on September 23rd, 2009 at 12:59 am
    Victoria said:

    Bossy’s Daughter, I love you for this post so much!


68. 68
    on September 23rd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
    Texas Susan said:

    Bossy’s mom cracks me up! Too funny! Read number 9.


69. 69
    on September 23rd, 2009 at 12:44 pm
    dobes said:

    Mr O’Leary – I took FOUR years of Latin for him.


70. 70
    on September 23rd, 2009 at 1:43 pm
    Sewmouse said:

    Mr. Wesolowski – taught me to be proud of my intelligence instead of embarassed.


71. 71
    on September 23rd, 2009 at 2:34 pm
    Alissa said:

    Mr. Cravens taught us that patience and silence is sometimes better.


72. 72
    on September 23rd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
    andrea said:

    30 years later, still keep in touch with english teacher


73. 73
    on September 23rd, 2009 at 3:46 pm
    Suzanne said:

    wouldn’t it be great if all our teachers were so talented and passionate about their own lives.


74. 74
    on September 23rd, 2009 at 5:24 pm
    steph said:

    He looked and spoke like Baron Munchausen and taught Geometry.


75. 75
    on September 23rd, 2009 at 5:42 pm
    smHunter said:

    College professor/advisor – I’m in my field due to him.


76. 76
    on September 23rd, 2009 at 10:21 pm
    Andrea said:

    mr Wilfert – fun and smart good man it is true


77. 77
    on September 24th, 2009 at 1:53 am
    apeetsmom said:

    Art Lapierre – An inspiration to bring forth only 100% effort.


78. 78
    on September 24th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
    V. said:

    Tony Hillerman — yes, the novelist — the greatest journalism teacher ever,


79. 79
    on September 24th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
    Beth said:

    Mr. Beers. Said: join the human race (I was 10).


80. 80
    on October 3rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
    foundinidaho said:

    Mr. Charlton. Yum. Think: “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”.