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Props to the Coaches

Posted in Writing on April 30th, 2009 by Spencer Deering – Be the first to comment
Paul Whitty as Luggs in Sheep's Clothing by Spencer Deering

Paul Whitty as Luggs in Sheep's Clothing by Spencer Deering

If you can get an educator drunk enough on a Friday night, even the best of ‘em will admit that they teach for three reasons: June, July, and August. Sure it can be a pain to drag kids toward the intellectual, spiritual, or physical promise land hour after hour, but it’s comforting to know that even the worst days end with a bell at 3:00.  (I can already hear the English majors’ howls: “What about paper grading, huh? Committee meetings? Parent/teacher conferences??” OK, OK, you’re right: tough days can drag on until 4:00.) read more »