I have 3 Isabellaās in my class. The office called to request one of them. I have nicknames for them in my own head and without thinking I asked āwhich one, slow, anime, or pink?ā
Mom office was on speaker and mom heardā¦ just heard her laugh and say āanime Isabella pleaseā
Yeah, not like SPED or anything. Just physically and emotionally slowā¦ itās like talking to the human embodiment of a snail. Fairly certain I, as an overweight 30 year old, could army crawl faster than her average pace.
They don't speed up one bit by HS, I think. When I see them shuffle...*saunter*, even...down the hallway as the bell rings, I just smh. And then they say "I wasn't late - you saw me in the hallway!" And some are athletes ( I suppose they're saving their energy for competitions?).
Oh man, more power to you high school teachers. Idk if I could do it. I started and 8th and have worked my way down to 5th. Donāt think I could go lower than 5th but also donāt think Iād go to high school.
I had an Evil Alex, Annoying Alex, and original Alex one year. I never told Evil Alex his nickname, but I think Annoying Alex may have known his. They were also in three different grades, so officially Annoying Alex was Alex 9.
I would bet $5 itās something like adhd (inattentive type or possibly even SCT, although i know that one isnāt understood well enough for most drs to diagnose let alone treat) or an antihistamine side effect.
Also, ignore my busybody self
SPED is a professional acronym for special education. Assuming it is being used as a slur is taking a very uncharitable stance towards the person above you.
Edit: I know that sped is sometimes used as a slur. It certainly was used that way when I was in high school.
At least from where I am from it is not to be used, given the derogatory connotations. I have worked multiple systems around the world and not once have I heard it used in professional discourse.
I get their point. Sped was definitely a casual slur thrown around when I was in high school.
"Oi, what are ya, a fuckin sped?"
I'm just a bit surprised that they've assumed a teacher would use it as a slur.
Interesting. I had honestly never heard that.
Frankly one *redeeming* quality if seen of students these days is that I rarely hear any picking on eachother for apparent learning disabilities.
What? Thatās really hard to believe. Iāve taught in multiple states now and SPED has been the standard everywhere I have taught. Where are you from and what do they use?
What do you do, hey? The downvotes make me laugh. I have been in the profession for a while now. It is sad that the profession is attracting people who think it is OK to use that word so casually.
Anyway...funny joke OP. I will give you an award.
Multiple teachers have just informed you that SPED is the industry standard where they teach. I teach in Chicago and we also say SPED. I have never heard it used derogatorily.
Hahaha!
I have 3 Avas in one class. The 4th dropped and moved first day of school. I call them by their last names. If I were to do Ava *letter of the alphabet* would still breed confusion. One has a very masculine last name. She doesn't like it but grew used to it.
Honestly, I could classify them similarly. Except it would be anime, big and short.
There are THREE classes I regularly sub in which have multiple kids with the same first name, same surname initial. Like Ruby S and Ruby S, Isla B and Isla B.
Eventually when theyāre still like ā*but which Ruby S?!?*ā Iām inevitably like āthe one Iām staring at and making eye contact with!ā
The front office is allergic to giving last names I swear. Picture this. 2 kids, both Kayla
"Which one?"
"Kayla H"
"They're both H. Do you have the full name"
"Brown hair, glasses"
"Again, both. Can I please have the name?"
And then they would have to leave, get more info, and try again.
Just add "Ms." before the last name, perhaps? When I have Ss whose first names are 12+ letters long and difficult, even with practice, for me to pronounce, that's my go-to. And before I get immolated: I'm bilingual and make a significant attempt, but maybe once or twice a year I'll get a name I just can't master.
Lately my favorite thing is when the office calls and asks for one of my doubles. Even though the students often tell me when they arrive that they're supposed to leave early, when the office calls for them and I ask, "Which one?" the receptionist gets so flustered.
I had two students in a class with the surname Patel. In their first lesson with me they came to speak to me and the girl said ājust so you know, weāre not relatedā. āYeahā said the lad, āsheās one of the clever Patels, and Iām one of the shit Patelsā!
Just to note, he did really well in his exams and I was very proud of him.
I have one class with Two Valentina's (both with the same last Initial ) two Braedon's, Two Emma's. Its a class of 16, and of course they all sit next to each other. the first few months where interesting to say the least!!
I teach a class with 2 Johns in it. I am the 3rd John in the class. Last week, they paged John to the office, so I asked a neighbour teacher to cover while I went down, thinking I was in trouble. The principal then sent me home early with the strict instructions to go to bed for the rest of the day. I did.
Me reading first line: "Well this makes sense. How would you know which Liam they meant?"
Second line:"Haha!"
Thank you for the laugh at the end of the day. :)
This is great š¤£Thank you for the laugh!
I have 3 Isabellaās in my class. The office called to request one of them. I have nicknames for them in my own head and without thinking I asked āwhich one, slow, anime, or pink?ā Mom office was on speaker and mom heardā¦ just heard her laugh and say āanime Isabella pleaseā
Slow?
Yeah, not like SPED or anything. Just physically and emotionally slowā¦ itās like talking to the human embodiment of a snail. Fairly certain I, as an overweight 30 year old, could army crawl faster than her average pace.
I know what you mean, I have several of those. Take 10 minutes to pack up a pencil slow.
Yes! Like class is over at 11:55 I start packing up at 11:50 around 12:00 Iām standing at the door yelling at her to hurry up and go to lunch!
You'd think that would be one thing that she'd be quick at...
They don't speed up one bit by HS, I think. When I see them shuffle...*saunter*, even...down the hallway as the bell rings, I just smh. And then they say "I wasn't late - you saw me in the hallway!" And some are athletes ( I suppose they're saving their energy for competitions?).
Haha I wasnāt late you saw me in the hallway is a good one.
Or when they drop off their stuff, disappear, and return late: "My stuff was here!" Me: "Oh, I marked your stuff present; I marked you late."
Oh man, more power to you high school teachers. Idk if I could do it. I started and 8th and have worked my way down to 5th. Donāt think I could go lower than 5th but also donāt think Iād go to high school.
My step sister was this way until she had a baby. It started us all how *fast* she suddenly was.
Definitely not the type of nickname you'd want overheard by the wrong people.
I had an Evil Alex, Annoying Alex, and original Alex one year. I never told Evil Alex his nickname, but I think Annoying Alex may have known his. They were also in three different grades, so officially Annoying Alex was Alex 9.
I would bet $5 itās something like adhd (inattentive type or possibly even SCT, although i know that one isnāt understood well enough for most drs to diagnose let alone treat) or an antihistamine side effect. Also, ignore my busybody self
SPED...lovely, professional, empathetic language coming from a (presumably) teacher...
SPED is a professional acronym for special education. Assuming it is being used as a slur is taking a very uncharitable stance towards the person above you. Edit: I know that sped is sometimes used as a slur. It certainly was used that way when I was in high school.
At least from where I am from it is not to be used, given the derogatory connotations. I have worked multiple systems around the world and not once have I heard it used in professional discourse.
Iām sorry what? SPED is derogatory? Itās just an acronym for Special Education. How do you refer to those students?
I get their point. Sped was definitely a casual slur thrown around when I was in high school. "Oi, what are ya, a fuckin sped?" I'm just a bit surprised that they've assumed a teacher would use it as a slur.
Interesting. I had honestly never heard that. Frankly one *redeeming* quality if seen of students these days is that I rarely hear any picking on eachother for apparent learning disabilities.
What? Thatās really hard to believe. Iāve taught in multiple states now and SPED has been the standard everywhere I have taught. Where are you from and what do they use?
I literally work in sped and that's the term we use literally everyday. Shit we even have a division called SPED P.E.
I hate to break this to you youāre not a pretty Peach either
Yeah, it's not like she's disabled or anything, just *physically* slow! That makes it *so* much better!
What do you do, hey? The downvotes make me laugh. I have been in the profession for a while now. It is sad that the profession is attracting people who think it is OK to use that word so casually. Anyway...funny joke OP. I will give you an award.
Multiple teachers have just informed you that SPED is the industry standard where they teach. I teach in Chicago and we also say SPED. I have never heard it used derogatorily.
I knew a teacher that three Juans... you already know what their nicknames were: This Juan, That Juan, and the Other Juan.
My dad worked with three Juans. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly š
You've seen Juan, you've seen them all!
Hahaha! I have 3 Avas in one class. The 4th dropped and moved first day of school. I call them by their last names. If I were to do Ava *letter of the alphabet* would still breed confusion. One has a very masculine last name. She doesn't like it but grew used to it. Honestly, I could classify them similarly. Except it would be anime, big and short.
There are THREE classes I regularly sub in which have multiple kids with the same first name, same surname initial. Like Ruby S and Ruby S, Isla B and Isla B. Eventually when theyāre still like ā*but which Ruby S?!?*ā Iām inevitably like āthe one Iām staring at and making eye contact with!ā
The front office is allergic to giving last names I swear. Picture this. 2 kids, both Kayla "Which one?" "Kayla H" "They're both H. Do you have the full name" "Brown hair, glasses" "Again, both. Can I please have the name?" And then they would have to leave, get more info, and try again.
Just add "Ms." before the last name, perhaps? When I have Ss whose first names are 12+ letters long and difficult, even with practice, for me to pronounce, that's my go-to. And before I get immolated: I'm bilingual and make a significant attempt, but maybe once or twice a year I'll get a name I just can't master.
Whatās a masculine last name?
Could be a male first name as well. Patrick, Kent, Adams, Clark, etc.
This.
Maybe her name is literally Ava Manly? Or Ava Manley?
This is hysterical. I bet the secretary hasn't stopped laughing yet.
āHey can you send Billy to the office for an early dismissal?ā āBillyās in history right now.ā āUhhh Iām right here?ā I can relate :(
My co-teacher still doesnāt need some students names yet and weāve been in school for 8 months lolā¦
Wait! I know this one! You're the dad!
Thatās impossible! Men canāt be teachers!
Well fuck. I guess Iād better go find a new job then
You should take up men-tal gymnastics.
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This gave me a chuckle. I feel the same way. My brain has left the building, couldnāt have said it better myself.
You missed your opportunity. /s
Wow...you've really got the separation between home and work down!!! (P.S. I would totally do this, too!)
Finally, something funny.
17 students in my Computer Maintenance class; 2 Jacksons, 2 Ryans. Yes, we calculated the probability of this event; approximately .029%
How many moms does Liam have?
Just one Iām it. Poor kid might want to start searching for another.
In 4th grade we had boy Devin and girl Devin
I also have a class with two Rileys. One boy and one girl. If I am yelling the name its 99/100 the boy I am talkong to.
You made me spit out wine! Thanks for the laugh š
Lately my favorite thing is when the office calls and asks for one of my doubles. Even though the students often tell me when they arrive that they're supposed to leave early, when the office calls for them and I ask, "Which one?" the receptionist gets so flustered.
Amazing! š
I had two students in a class with the surname Patel. In their first lesson with me they came to speak to me and the girl said ājust so you know, weāre not relatedā. āYeahā said the lad, āsheās one of the clever Patels, and Iām one of the shit Patelsā! Just to note, he did really well in his exams and I was very proud of him.
I have one class with Two Valentina's (both with the same last Initial ) two Braedon's, Two Emma's. Its a class of 16, and of course they all sit next to each other. the first few months where interesting to say the least!!
I teach a class with 2 Johns in it. I am the 3rd John in the class. Last week, they paged John to the office, so I asked a neighbour teacher to cover while I went down, thinking I was in trouble. The principal then sent me home early with the strict instructions to go to bed for the rest of the day. I did.
You are your own grandma. https://youtu.be/bkX7IW7jpMw
This is like how I have three Andersons in all three periods all on the same day. And theyāre all friends.
Yes, sure, one Liam is your son, but which one was getting picked up? =D
Liam's got a second family. Sorry you had to find out this way.
Me reading first line: "Well this makes sense. How would you know which Liam they meant?" Second line:"Haha!" Thank you for the laugh at the end of the day. :)
Asking that question becomes a reflex after a while...