The English Teacher

I love Professional Days.  When I was a student, I always wondered what these days were for.  Besides the official use-end of marking term grading-I think these days are best viewed as sanity days.  I’m sure it sounds pretty bad to say this, but sometimes, it’s just better without the students around.  The day goes by pretty quickly and you can hang out with your colleagues.  Kind of. Of course, we still have to work on the grading so that the report cards go out on time.  But when else can you show up to work wearing jeans and a grubby sweatshirt?  Although, I do balk at not showering in the morning.  Some of the male teachers get really relaxed and show up unshaved and even unshowered.  It kind of reminds me of college.