Real Teachers …

know that the first class disruption they see is probably the second one that occurred.

have their best conferences in the parking lot.

have never heard an original excuse.

know better than to plan discussions or cooperative groups for last period during an observation.

know that secretaries and custodians really run the school.

know that rules do not apply to them.

give themselves away in public because of the marker smudges all over their hands.

know that dogs are carnivores and not "homework paperavores."

know that happy hour does indeed begin on Friday afternoons.

do not take "no" for an answer unless it is written in a complete sentence.

know the value of a good education and are appalled upon seeing their paychecks.

AND FINALLY.......

Real teachers hear the heartbeats of crisis; always have time to listen; know they teach students, not subjects; and they are absolutely non-expendable.