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The Next Chapter

Once upon a time… a guy graduated from college. He spent the summer working with gifted high school students and loved it. He substitute taught for a semester and did not love it. Then, he moved to the British countryside and lived in a fairy tale castle, but the clock ran out, and he turned… Read More The Next Chapter

September 1, 2018September 2, 2018 whatrthis1 Comment

Rules for Attending a Ballgame in High School

Today, high school is different than it was when you were there in countless ways, but there is one thing that is exactly the same: high school ballgames.… Read More Rules for Attending a Ballgame in High School

December 1, 2017 whatrthisLeave a comment

The Substitute Chronicles: Part III

While being a fake seventh grade teacher, I’ve accumulated a few things I need to get off my chest. Part III is Confessions of a Seventh Grade Substitute.… Read More The Substitute Chronicles: Part III

October 11, 2017October 16, 2017 whatrthis2 Comments

The Substitute Chronicles: Part II

Part II of my long-term substitute saga is titled “My Beloved Pupils.” Don’t look now, but you’re about to head back to middle school.
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October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 whatrthis3 Comments

The Substitute Chronicles: Part I

For over a month now, I have been long-term substitute teaching for a seventh grade math class. This piece is the first of a four-part saga exposing the trials of a substitute. … Read More The Substitute Chronicles: Part I

October 9, 2017December 8, 2017 whatrthis5 Comments
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