DUmmy Pam Dawson, Top DUmmy of 2009, is well known here, and at the DUmp, as a pathological liar. Self-congratulatory bouncy lies are her specialty:
demtenjeep (1000+ posts) Fri May-06-11 10:13 PM
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I received a certificate of Appreciation from a former student who is graduating from college
totally out of the blue. It is framed and has the official college seal. Was a really nice surprise and totally unexpected. I haven't had this student for 5 years. She is a really beautiful young lady and is graduating with honors. I am so very proud.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1055788Note that Pam teaches 7th grade social studies.
That means this kid got a college degree, with honors, at the same time she graduated from high school.
She really did graduate from college "totally out of the blue".
demtenjeep (1000+ posts) Fri May-06-11 10:16 PM
Response to Reply #1
3. I try my hardest for each and every student
when I opened the package. I cried!
That's a pretty good example of Pam's writing.
demtenjeep (1000+ posts) Fri May-06-11 10:17 PM
Response to Reply #2
4. it looks like something you can add with your grad invites!
it was so awesome and a really nice gesture. It makes what we do worthwhile.
My teaching philosophy is that I make a difference in even one child I have succeeded.
What was that philosophy again?
wundermaus (1000+ posts) Fri May-06-11 10:29 PM
Response to Reply #4
6. My brother was one of those "one in a million" teachers
that changed the lives of many of his students.
Many former students can to speak graciously of him when he unexpectedly pasted away.
Consider yourself among a select few of the very best mentors of our future citizens.
One of those scrapbooking nuts, I guess.
angstlessk (1000+ posts) Fri May-06-11 10:27 PM
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5. I had a teacher like that, but she was a Navy wife and moved
the next year....I would have loved to let her know of my college years...because of her and her alone, cause I was a loaner and she seemed to 'get me'
I think DUmmy angstlessk was one of those students they send to class temporarily while the regular student is being repaired.
demtenjeep (1000+ posts) Fri May-06-11 10:38 PM
Response to Reply #7
8. it makes what we do worthwhile
I plan on hanging it in my classroom
I think that will be a lot like the "Seiko Certificate of Authenticity" that Michael Scott has framed on his wall in "The Office".
demtenjeep (1000+ posts) Fri May-06-11 10:44 PM
Response to Reply #11
12. this wasn't anything to do with teacher appreciation week...she is graduating
college and it looks like it is part of what you can add to your college graduating package
A "college graduating package"? Don't forget, Pam claims to have a master's degree!
Spinny Liberal (100 posts) Fri May-06-11 11:46 PM
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14. Congratulations!
As a former sub, I know these surprises help keep you going. You must be an amazing teacher. Pat yourself on the back, and do something nice for yourself this weekend.
Yes, DUmmy Spinny, Pam is an amazing teacher. A jaw-dropping, unbelievable, incredible teacher. In fact, it's almost impossible to believe she's a teacher.