A Mean Teacher

A MEAN TEACHER


A “Mean” Teacher

By Laura M. Staunton & Barbara Erickson

A “mean” teacher insists that each student do their best.

A “mean” teacher insists that students hand in their assignments on time.

A “mean” teacher does not accept any excuses for work not being completed.

A “mean” teacher requires each student to think carefully and to make his/her own decisions.

A “mean” teacher holds each student responsible for his/her behavior and class work.

A “mean” teacher insists that there be no talking during a test.

A “mean” teacher puts a ZERO on the test of any student talking during a test.

A “mean” teacher gives homework regularly, sometimes even on weekends.

A “mean” teacher calls on students who don’t raise their hands to answer
questions.

A “mean” teacher requires all students to treat each other with respect, all the time.

A “mean” teacher makes life miserable for all students by insisting that they
always do their best work.

A “mean” teacher produces students who are respectful, responsible, and
successful.

THE WORLD NEEDS MORE “MEAN” TEACHERS!

“MEAN” = Making Excellence A Necessity

I guess my students will have a "mean" teacher for Language Arts this year!!!