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.
anne marie in philly says
September 22, 2009 at 7:07 amhigh school math teacher who made algebra come alive – YES!
BOSSY says
September 22, 2009 at 7:18 amMath teacher Eljo Kuslasik, name changed to protect his sexiness.
https://iambossy.com/fambly/2007/12/05/can-we-talk-about-teacherstudent-sex-for-a-minute/
Joie says
September 22, 2009 at 7:32 amBand director, Mary Thompson. Inspired. Didn’t take s@!%. Retired now.
21st Century Housewife says
September 22, 2009 at 7:44 amCollege professors (two): one inspired my dream; other — dreamy looking!
p/f says
September 22, 2009 at 7:47 amDennis Bila made Calculus so easy.
p/f says
September 22, 2009 at 7:47 amCan’t count to ten.
Gia says
September 22, 2009 at 8:15 amCollege Professor – Dr Kapoor spoon fed me calculus. So easy.
L says
September 22, 2009 at 8:16 am3rd grade, Sister Margarie, kind, funny, laughed alot, made you want to learn.
BossysMom says
September 22, 2009 at 8:19 amwhy bossy can’t do math to save her pretty little can. read 2
hulagirl says
September 22, 2009 at 8:25 amMath teacher made learning fun by giving away moon pies.
cartoongoddess says
September 22, 2009 at 8:29 amHe encouraged us to let go and be really creative.
rockle says
September 22, 2009 at 8:30 amDemanded better of his students, made us better in return.
Pam in Missouri says
September 22, 2009 at 8:32 amHS physics teacher sang “Drop the big one” with ukulele.
Sue V. says
September 22, 2009 at 9:13 amMrs. Beacott, 1st grade, California, made school exciting and interesting
The Know it All says
September 22, 2009 at 9:16 amMr. Frasnelli-5th grade. Found the best in each student!
Debby says
September 22, 2009 at 9:17 amMr. Carey, Trig, taught each and every one of us
Gretchen says
September 22, 2009 at 9:26 amNancy Z was excited by music. Taught us with enthusiasm!
Dharmamama says
September 22, 2009 at 9:34 amHenry Foote. Believed 5th-graders were real people, treated us accordingly.
Jenni D. says
September 22, 2009 at 9:42 amSeventh grade. Mrs. Fitzgerald diagrammed sentences and took no crap.
GreatAunt says
September 22, 2009 at 9:42 amShe expected you to do your best, so you did.
GK in MI says
September 22, 2009 at 9:45 amShe believed in me, so I believed in myself.
thatgirlblogs says
September 22, 2009 at 10:02 amsecond grade teacher wears ornaments for earrings each christmas party.
Jamie says
September 22, 2009 at 10:10 amFrau Ferguson: kind, smiley, jumpstarted my lifelong love for Germany.
melissa says
September 22, 2009 at 10:18 amLoves all four of my kids, taught one. Educational too!
heidig says
September 22, 2009 at 10:23 amMrs. Johndrow, taught me then later (much), taught my daughters.
Little Miss Sunshine State says
September 22, 2009 at 10:26 amHenry Simpson. Grade 6. First year teaching with much enthusiasm.
Tuli says
September 22, 2009 at 10:37 amPaul Leighton — Corrections at EMU. First rate professor. Learned TONS.
karen l says
September 22, 2009 at 10:47 amMrs. Temple (2nd). Stories every day after lunch. Her stories.
Janice says
September 22, 2009 at 10:48 amMr Bradbury taught me French – inspired/encouraged me to fly.
(really – I got my pilot’s license because of him.)
Jill says
September 22, 2009 at 10:59 amLet me write and perform plays with paper bag costumes.
Shelley says
September 22, 2009 at 11:11 amMrs. Theibert. Threw Owen’s Cliff Notes out the window! Priceless.
Donna says
September 22, 2009 at 11:16 amSr. Michael Marguerite, 8th grade social studies: smart, contagious exuberance!
linlah says
September 22, 2009 at 11:27 amShe taught me to read and write, she’s my sister.
Stacey Ball says
September 22, 2009 at 11:32 amMath teacher Mr. Laskey. He sure could make math fun.
Kris says
September 22, 2009 at 11:45 amSixth grade. Mrs. H. Made me realize I was smart!
Dharmamama says
September 22, 2009 at 12:27 pmFirst grade, Mrs. Smoot – smother-you-in-her-bosom hugs
Cupcake Murphy says
September 22, 2009 at 12:42 pmProf. Neil Cohen: question status quo and keep heart open
Kate says
September 22, 2009 at 1:07 pmMrs. Rice taught that love, kindness, were more important than anything.
RIP, Mrs. Rice, and eff you, breast cancer.
Melissa says
September 22, 2009 at 1:35 pmMr. Wynn (4th, Westlawn) kept everyone learning, regardless of pace.
Miss Spoken says
September 22, 2009 at 1:55 pmColonel Powell. Fed me when parentless and homeless. Truly cared.
Lisa says
September 22, 2009 at 2:22 pmmy 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?
km says
September 22, 2009 at 2:34 pmSr.Suzanne, feminist nun. Opened my eyes to all injustices.
Pamela says
September 22, 2009 at 3:30 pmI heart well-read hostess, but she was not my teacher.
Suzi says
September 22, 2009 at 3:36 pmMiss Peterson, Miss Poshard, and Miss Swisher, all gone now.
teriboberry says
September 22, 2009 at 3:41 pmMr. Bourne, 6th grade science. Cow eyeball dissection for PTA.
Zak says
September 22, 2009 at 3:48 pmLoved 5th grade teacher, it was okay to be different.
Jane says
September 22, 2009 at 4:22 pmMiss Farrell-6th grade-kind, caring and tough. Great!
Meg at the Members Lounge says
September 22, 2009 at 4:46 pm6th grade. She told pesky Randy and Wayne to go blow.
Have the T-shirt says
September 22, 2009 at 4:50 pmMr Garrison Government-great extra credit questions, which I needed
kate says
September 22, 2009 at 5:06 pmmr. tesmer: detention to make me fill out college applications.
reen says
September 22, 2009 at 5:29 pm5th grade English: Used Devo and Blondie videos for symbolism!
(I can’t see the photos either. 🙁 )
Jill says
September 22, 2009 at 7:14 pmI bet bossy’s daughter’s teach feels lucky teaching bossy’s daughter.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
September 22, 2009 at 7:30 pmShe demanded respect and took no crap. She was passionate.
helenel says
September 22, 2009 at 7:39 pm5th Grade, Mrs. Krolick. Hard-ass, looked like Capt. Binghamton.
kelly says
September 22, 2009 at 8:39 pmshe called everyone “suga” because she couldn’t remember their names 🙂
The Mister says
September 22, 2009 at 8:57 pmMr Merrill taught me how many watts in one horsepower.
Ree (The Other One) says
September 22, 2009 at 9:26 pmFrom first grade until today, she’s still a great friend.
Well Read Hostess says
September 22, 2009 at 9:32 pmEnglish teacher SHHS shameless self-promoter but cute. Relatively speaking.
Leah says
September 22, 2009 at 9:32 pmMr. Bruns made learning calculus lots of fun for us.
chris says
September 22, 2009 at 9:51 pmmr. haan high school english and my friend for life.
Enrico says
September 22, 2009 at 9:58 pmHigh school English teacher made me appreciate the English language.
Andrea says
September 22, 2009 at 11:03 pmSally 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!
josh says
September 22, 2009 at 11:52 pmHe was covered in tattoos. I wanted to kiss him.
Heidi says
September 22, 2009 at 11:59 pmMrs. Hendel taught me more about life than about algebra.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
September 23, 2009 at 12:08 am10th grade American Lit. Ms. Graham’s theme was “Question Authority.”
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
September 23, 2009 at 12:10 amNow 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.
Victoria says
September 23, 2009 at 12:59 amBossy’s Daughter, I love you for this post so much!
Texas Susan says
September 23, 2009 at 12:05 pmBossy’s mom cracks me up! Too funny! Read number 9.
dobes says
September 23, 2009 at 12:44 pmMr O’Leary – I took FOUR years of Latin for him.
Sewmouse says
September 23, 2009 at 1:43 pmMr. Wesolowski – taught me to be proud of my intelligence instead of embarassed.
Alissa says
September 23, 2009 at 2:34 pmMr. Cravens taught us that patience and silence is sometimes better.
andrea says
September 23, 2009 at 3:00 pm30 years later, still keep in touch with english teacher
Suzanne says
September 23, 2009 at 3:46 pmwouldn’t it be great if all our teachers were so talented and passionate about their own lives.
steph says
September 23, 2009 at 5:24 pmHe looked and spoke like Baron Munchausen and taught Geometry.
smHunter says
September 23, 2009 at 5:42 pmCollege professor/advisor – I’m in my field due to him.
Andrea says
September 23, 2009 at 10:21 pmmr Wilfert – fun and smart good man it is true
apeetsmom says
September 24, 2009 at 1:53 amArt Lapierre – An inspiration to bring forth only 100% effort.
V. says
September 24, 2009 at 2:01 pmTony Hillerman — yes, the novelist — the greatest journalism teacher ever,
Beth says
September 24, 2009 at 8:20 pmMr. Beers. Said: join the human race (I was 10).
foundinidaho says
October 3, 2009 at 4:15 pmMr. Charlton. Yum. Think: “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”.