Lecture Notes: Substitute Teacher Mr. Garvey

Introduction

• Mr. Garvey, substitute teacher
  • 20 years of teaching experience in the inner city
  • Strict demeanor, no tolerance for messing around

Roll Call

• J. Quellen (Jacqueline)
  • Mispronounced as Jay Weller
• Balaque (Blake)
  • Mispronounced as B'Lucky
• D-Nice (Denise)
  • Mispronounced as D-Nice
• A-A-Ron (Aaron)
  • Mispronounced as A.A. Ron
  • Aaron sent to Principal O'Shaughnessy's office for not responding
• Timothi (Timothy)
  • Correct pronunciation acknowledged

Early Dismissal Request

• Aaron requests early dismissal for yearbook photos and club meetings
• Mr. Garvey's skepticism and disbelief
  • Believes students want to go to a club (nightclub)
  • Angers Mr. Garvey, leading to threats of throwing students out the window

Club Membership Verification

• Mr. Garvey challenges students on their club memberships
  • Jay Quellen: Future Leaders of America
    • Mr. Garvey mocks her for not being able to predict the future
  • Balaque: Spanish Club
    • Mocked for not being Spanish
  • D-Nice: Chess Club
    • Mocked for her physical appearance
  • A-A-Ron: President of the Glee Club
    • Disbelief and mocked for the club being based on a TV show
  • Mr. Garvey sends Aaron to the principal's office again

Conclusion

• Principal O'Shaughnessy's announcement for students to report to the gymnasium for club photos
• Mr. Garvey's disbelief and dismissal of students
• Timothi: Allowed to leave to pick up his daughter

Key Phrases

• Insubordinate and churlish: Used frequently by Mr. Garvey to describe student behavior
• Mischievous and deceitful, chicanerous and deplorable: Additional descriptions by Mr. Garvey