[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Bell rings and the students quickly take their seats as U.S. Government teacher Pepper Cruson takes the podium and places it in front of her. She starts tapping her fingers while she waits for the talking to die down as she announces: “Is there anything in the news that you want to talk about?”

After 25 years of teaching, Cruson’s students will tell you that she is known for her sarcastic remarks, combining teaching and real life events in the news, and the tough love she has for them.

Iconic Phrases:

1. That crashing sound you hear …. it’s your grade!
2. Don’t hack off your teacher before she makes out your test!
3. “Suffer in Silence.” (as you are doing your test)
4. I can pass my test… can you?
5. I love my job! I love my job! I love my job!

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1. Don’t stress, do your best.
2. Put your name on your paper. Seriously people!
3. Don’t wait until the last week to care about your grades.
4. Pay attention and do your work!
5. Stay awake and participate!

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