Comments on: Glider School – Spring 1985

By: Lolli

Lolli — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:01:04 +0000

In reply to Monica.

I just saw your comment (you are correct….I don’t check the blog that often anymore,and I don’t get email notifications when comments are made). As a kid growing up with 4 siblings and then as a mom of five kids, it’s still surprising to me how differently people living the same situation, same family/classroom, etc can come away with such differently personal experiences. I’m so sorry for your experiences in her class!

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:21:59 +0000

You probably don’t blog anymore but I was just thinking about Mrs. Smith. Coming out of an emotionally abusive relationship I was reflecting and think very differently of Mrs. Smith. Yes, she was tough and had extremely high expectations. While that can do good, it can also be detrimental. I remember her publicly shaming people for missed assignments etc. I remember crying myself to sleep every night over Christmas break, terrified to go back. Before I even was in her class I was called to “stand trial” in front of her class over a ripped sweatshirt that I didn’t even have a part of during recess. I was judged and shamed in front of kids 2 grades older then me. It was a game/sport for them and we stood there, squirming and afraid. She would sit in her director chair, snacking on big pretzels, like a dictator. Was I pushed to do better? Yes. It was out of fear.

By: Emmyer98

Emmyer98 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:09:19 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story!

By: Lolli

Lolli — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:09:42 +0000

I was able to connect with my teacher when I was in high school and
living in Portland. I nominated her for Whos Who is American teachers,
and she found me through that. I've since lost touch with her. (Geesh–
it was only 18 years ago or so!)

By: aniejenkins

aniejenkins — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:26:55 +0000

I LOVED this post! You need to find your teacher and let her read this! Makes me want to get on and leave messages for all my students who keep adding me as their friend on facebook! I love that I got to teach elementary school and hopefully be remembered for a long time. I especially loved your pics too! :)