Missing Ms. Serensky

When teachers tell us that they won't be in class, as students, we instantly feel a sense of excitement and relief. Knowing that the day will be unordinary and usually much easier, everyone LOVES when teachers are absent. However, when Ms. Serensky made the announcement that she would not be in school Monday, I didn't get the giddy feelings that normally comes after such great news. Then I realized, it's not great news. Unlike most classes, AP English is not more enjoyable when the teacher isn't there. What are we going to do at the beginning of class when we don't hear the weird theme song of Bobbie's Blog Banter? I'm nervous I'm going to be looking around the room to a bunch of hysterical twelfth-graders curled in the fetal position, rocking back and forth in their desks, singing the BBB jingle. The truth is, with a substitute teacher in the room, something just feels...off. Especially because we still feel the lingering presence of Ms. Serensky in the room, whether its because of the quote on the board in her handwriting, or her silver water bottle that's still ominously sitting on her desk. Also, substitute's just don't understand. AP English 12 is in a whole other league. Last time we had a sub, instead of letting us start out in-class writing, she had us solving riddles. Normal students would have loved this. Us AP English-ers were ready to chase her out of the room with torches and pitchforks, so we could finally start our writing. Ms. Serensky, hopefully you find this flattering, and not concerning. It just further proves your genius as a teacher. We will all be anxiously waiting to see you on Tuesday! That is, if we make it through tomorrow...