Heard in the Hallway
PD/Meeting Lingo
Famous Movies about Teaching
Before they were Teachers or Staff
The Staff Who...
100

The number sequence we all want to forget.

What is 6-7?

100

We just began this new curriculum for math.

What is Eureka Math?

100

In this classic 1989 film, Robin Williams plays an unorthodox English teacher who inspires his students to "Carpe Diem."

What is Dead Poets Society?

100

This staff member worked in the film industry.

Who is Wendy Ross?

100

The staff member who has the most children currently enrolled at Oak Park.

Who is Saida Adam?

200

The new "classic: excuse as to why the homework was not turned in.

What is my computer died?

200

Our "favorite" way to begin a staff meeting.

What is in a restorative circle?

200

This hit mockumentary-style TV series follows a group of dedicated, underfunded teachers in a Philadelphia public school.

What is Abbott Elementary?

200

This staff member was a classroom aide at the Charter School of San Diego.

Who is Griselda Durgampudi?

200

This staff member probably sat in the most IEP meetings this year.

Who is Ashley Jones?

300

If a 5th grader tells you that another student has "unspoken rizz," it means they possess this character trait without even trying.

What is charm or charisma?

300

The online program that will replace Learning Upgrade.

What is iReady Personalized Instruction?

300

Jack Black plays a down-on-his-luck rock musician who poses as a substitute teacher and turns his straight-A elementary class into a rock band in this 2003 comedy.

What is School of Rock?

300

This staff member worked at Condor Carriage as a receptionist.

Who is Collen Jones?

300

This staff member stays on site later than most.

Who is Kimberly Warren?

400

Ms. D was told by a student "You never take my side. Go $&@* yourself!" Then the student did this.

What is eloped/left the room?

400

This online PD was to help make our jobs easier. 

What is Magicschool?

400

While not a traditional classroom film, this iconic cinematic mentor teacher would probably grade papers by saying, "An A on this exam, you have earned."

Who is Yoda?

400

This staff member's first job was at the pizza joint, Nick's Pizza.

Who is Toni Curtis?

400

This staff member carries a very recognizable cooler for lunch.

Who is Alfonso Berriel?

500

A student went to apologize to his teacher for his behavior. Instead of saying "I'm sorry," he shouted _____.

What is FU, Ms. Porscha?

500

This company supports the wellness surveys Toni sends each month.

What is Alpaca?

500

Richard Dreyfuss was nominated for an Oscar for playing Glenn Holland, a frustrated composer who spends 30 years as a high school music teacher in this beloved 1995 drama.

What is Mr. Holland's Opus?

500

This staff member worked at Home Depot before working at SDUSD.

Who is Abasi Paulin?

500

This staff member loves to run, especially adventurous trail runs.

Who is Ruth Carrasquillo?