Three Bizarre Substitute Teacher Stories
Substitute teaching can often be a mixed bag of experiences, ranging from the routine and mundane to the outright bizarre. Let's dive into three of the craziest substitute teacher stories that have been shared.
Story 1: Truth or Dare with a Substitute Teacher
My friends and I were quite enthusiastic about playing truth or dare. Remember, we even tried to sneak it in on the school bus or during class, though we usually didn't get to finish the game most of the time, for various reasons.
One day, our substitute teacher for English class turned out to be a surprise participant. She was in her mid-20s, at best. She mentioned that a note had fallen and, being an avid truth or dare enthusiast, decided to meet with us after school. While meeting with a substitute teacher was unusual, we went with the flow and ended up doing some dares with her.
My girlfriend dared her to hug and kiss me, something I thought she would never do. But, surprisingly, she did it. After twenty minutes, we headed home. This experience was definitely one of the weirder ones I've ever had with a substitute teacher!
Story 2: The Sub's Daunting Prank-Infested Classroom
Once, I had to take a two-day professional leave to attend a conference. When I returned, I found a note on my desk that read, “Please don't ask me to substitute for this class again.” I called my first period class, the one known for their mischievous pranks, and they grinned, pointing towards the ceiling. There, pencils were stuck in the acoustic tiles!
Story 3: The Trapped Substitute in a Science Classroom
One day early in my husband's high school administrative career, he was the vice-principal in charge of discipline. During third period, he received a report of a disturbance in a science class with a substitute teacher. Upon investigation, he found a group of teenagers misbehaving, but no teacher around. Upon closer inspection, he discovered a table pushed against the supply room, which led to a very unhappy substitute teacher trapped inside.
After releasing the teacher, he confronted the ringleaders. The three troublemakers were immediately suspended, but not before the substitute teacher spent the rest of the day completing his lesson. My husband doesn't remember if the substitute teacher had worked at the school before, but he is certain that the substitute never worked for them again.
These stories highlight just how unpredictable and sometimes absolutely bizarre the world of substitute teaching can be. Whether it's locking a teacher inside a supply closet or participating in a spontaneous game of truth or dare, these tales are sure to make anyone appreciate the daily challenges faced by substitute teachers.