Real teachers can predict exactly which parents show up at open house. Real teachers understand the importance of making sure every kid gets a Valentine. Real teachers know it is better to seek forgiveness than to ask for permission. Real teachers can teach anatomy to high school students and not hear the giggles. Real teachers know that the best end of semester lesson plans come from Blockbuster.
Real teachers know the shortest distance and length of travel time to the front office.
Real teachers know the difference between what ought to be graded, what should be graded, and what should never see the light of day. Real teachers know that the first class disruption they see is probably the second one that occurred. Real teachers have their best conferences in the parking lot. Real teachers have never heard an original excuse. Real teachers know better than to plan discussions or cooperative groups for last period during an observation.