Category Archives: teachers

Report Card Comments

Posted on March 27, 2010 by sheetalmakhan

I got this in an e-mail from my friend, Chetan: These are actual comments made on student report cards by teachers in the New York City public school system. All teachers were reprimanded but, some of these are really funny! … Continue reading →

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Welcome Dinner for Staff – 2010

Posted on March 10, 2010 by sheetalmakhan

On Friday, March 5 2010 there was a Welcome Dinner at school for the new teachers. The restaurant was on the same block of my apartment. It was a gal-bi (grilled beef/pork) restaurant.     Welcome speech New teachers getting bouquets … Continue reading →

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Terrible Intercom Blunder

Posted on March 2, 2010 by sheetalmakhan

This morning, I heard that the principal was in an “angry mood”. Everyone was feeling her wrath (including me – in an indirect way). The worst thing was that she apparently was having words with a teacher and saying how … Continue reading →

Posted in korea, principal, school, teachers | 1 Comment

Teacher’s Farewell Dinner – 2010

Posted on March 1, 2010 by sheetalmakhan

On Friday, February 26 2010 we had a Farewell Dinner for all the teachers leaving the school. I’ve known some of them since my first day teaching in Korea so it was a bit sad saying good bye to some … Continue reading →

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Grade 6 Graduation – 2010

Posted on February 28, 2010 by sheetalmakhan

On Friday, February 12 2010, the 6th Graders graduated from Elementary School. This lot is very special to me, because when I started teaching in Korea in ’07, they were my youngest students… and now they’re all grown up and … Continue reading →

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A Waste of Eyeliner

Posted on February 24, 2010 by sheetalmakhan

When I woke up this morning, I felt fresh and rejuvenated. I was ready to take on the day. It was going to be my first day back at work after Spring Vacation. It felt like a good hair and … Continue reading →

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I can’t seem to catch a break

Posted on November 26, 2009 by sheetalmakhan

I can’t seem to catch a break I feel like I need a good cry. I think it’ll make me feel better. But I can’t seem to. It’s not easy to cry on demand! After my panic attack on Friday, … Continue reading →

Posted in feelings, friends, korea, panic attack, teachers, technology | 4 Comments

PA Part 4 – I can’t predict the next one

Posted on November 20, 2009 by sheetalmakhan

Image taken from Google Images PA Part 1 – F*ck no! Not here. Not now. PA Part 2 – “I think you need medicine” PA Part 3 – “I think your mind isn’t good now” I arrived home feeling tired. … Continue reading →

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PA Part 3 – "I think your mind isn’t good now"

Posted on November 20, 2009 by sheetalmakhan

Image taken from Google Images PA Part 1 – F*ck no! Not here. Not now. PA Part 2 – “I think you need medicine”It’s quite a walk back to the car. I’m thankful for this because I really need this … Continue reading →

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PA Part 2 – "I think you need medicine"

Posted on November 20, 2009 by sheetalmakhan

Image taken from Google Images PA Part 1 – F*ck no! Not here. Not now.It feels like a force takes over my body. Every inch of it. From my fingertips to my eyebrows to the pit of my stomach. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in korea, panic attack, teachers | 10 Comments