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A MEAN teacher insists that each student do the best he or she is capable of doing.
A MEAN teacher insists that students hand in their assignments on time and takes off points for late assignments.
A MEAN teacher expects that every student take responsibility for their own education. Sometimes that means approaching the teacher first, in order to make up work or have information explained.
A MEAN teacher requires each student to think carefully and to make her or his own decisions.
A MEAN teacher holds each student responsible for his or her own behavior.
A MEAN teacher insists that each student tap into their imagination and try to express themselves through the written word.
A MEAN teacher insists that each student read, knowing that the love of reading encourages the love of expression, the love of writing and the love of communication.
A MEAN teacher gives homework regularly, sometimes even on weekends.
A MEAN teacher calls on students who don't raise their hands to answer questions.
A MEAN teacher requires all students to treat each other with respect.
A MEAN teacher makes life miserable for students by insisting that they always tell the truth and hold themselves to a high standard.
A MEAN teacher produces students who are respectful, responsible, and successful.
The World Needs More MEAN* Teachers!
*Mean=Making Excellence Absolutely Necessary
Mrs. Sommo's World
Hudson Falls Central School District
Senior High School
80 East LaBarge Street
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
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