At every school, there are professors from all walks of life with unique personality traits that make their students follow faithfully or cringe at the sound of their name. Here are several of the professors that make our faculty unique.
The High School Professor:
This teacher is known as the “High-School” professor, mainly because it feels like you’re back in high school under this teacher’s watch. He is highly rated among his students, probably because his class is way too easy. But, the thing that makes this teacher stand out the most is the rapport he tries to build each and every semester. He is adamant about remembering names, attending his students’ sporting events, and listening in on his students’ problems. Every club wants this teacher as its faculty advisor and as a result, this professor always has a line outside for office hours (rarely for academic purposes of course). You can find him reading Dr. Seuss to his classes at the end of the semester, bringing breakfast in for the early classes, or maybe even handing out a personal phone number. By the way, this professor loves jokes, but make sure you participate or he can get a little cranky. This guy can be found in many different departments, but math and psychology seem to attract this teacher.
The Retired Party Girl:
We aren’t exactly sure what all this professor did in college, but studying wasn’t it. We can identify this professor mainly by her stories. She frequently references her alma mater and “the good times” she had there whether it was at Florida State, UGA, GA Southern, etc. The words “alcohol” and “Party” are trigger words for her and she cracks a big smile anytime a student even mentions the word. She insists her students don’t know anything about having a good time and frequently says, “if only you knew.” She’s a good teacher, but her nonchalant innuendos and questionable romantic history make all the students wonder sometimes how she got the job.
The Rockstar:
This teacher is called the “Rockstar” for one reason, and one reason only. Every student on campus knows and loves him. This teacher might be a department head or the advisor of a large student organization, but the point is, nobody says anything negative about him. He’s very charismatic and even lets people call him by his first name on occasion. There’s never been a bad Yik Yak post about him, and his Rate My Professor page is clustered with stars and peppers. He is very busy, but if you ever get the chance to meet him, regardless of whether he’s your teacher or not, you’re going to like him. There are at least one of these professors in every department, and if you don’t know him, you’re probably living under a rock.
The Nugget:
This professor is a North Georgia Mountain native, and you can know him without ever seeing him because of his voice. His accent is the most iconic part of his personality. Depending on what department he works for determines how much he interjects his opinion, but either way, he’s going to tie the lesson into North Georgia
somehow. In science, he’ll probably talk about the mountains, the soil, or some kind of river system, and in business, he’s most likely going to talk about tourism. In each case, he’s going to do it with that iconic Nugget dialect, which turns a five-minute narrative into a thirty minute one. Students have mixed opinions about the beloved “Nugget” professor but at heart, he’s just a good ol’ boy who loves to educate.
The “Green as Grass” Clan:
There are varying shades of professors in this “clan," but the common theme is they all have an “earthy” vibe to them. Some of these professors seem to have smoked more than their fair share of “M.J.” in their day while others are a little too concerned with G.M.O’s and the possibility of a Cavendish banana extinction. Many of them have long hair, beards, and sandals that make them look like J.C. himself, but others elect for a more conservative appearance. Many of them are against the idea of a supreme deity. Their diet consists of green foods and lots of tea, mostly green and occasionally served out of a mason jar. The “Green as Grass” clan isn’t always politically correct, but then again, who doesn’t love an economics lesson comparing marijuana supply after D.E.A intervention. Many of our conservative students are slightly puzzled as to where administration found these professors, but nonetheless, they don’t mind them. They are usually pretty mellow and hard to anger. Deadlines are usually flexible much like the professors themselves.
The Professional Lecturer:
This teacher is probably one of the least charismatic of the bunch, mainly because he knows he could be making much more money doing something else. He usually comes to class well-dressed and that’s about all he’s got going for him. He is a polished speaker and knows how to present slides, but you can forget office hours or in-class activities. He’s generally disinterested in the subject, mainly because he’s still working on his doctorate and could be doing something much more productive than teaching a bunch of undergrads how to be professional in business. He doesn’t take jokes well and if you miss class, well, it’s your grade, not his. He’s not afraid to kick you out for being on your phone and much like a principal, he won’t let you back in. If you insult his intelligence or say anything that begins with "in my opinion", you might as well drop with a "W" within 24 hours or you "WF" (will fail).
The Mom:
This teacher is one of the sweetest older ladies you’ll ever meet, but much like the high school teacher, she worries a lot. If even one student has an issue or a complaint, she is the first to try and fix it. She wants to learn your name and hear what you have to say. Your esteem is her first concern, and even though she’s a bore to listen to, she cares. She is extremely approachable, and she’s always got you covered for reminders. If you miss an assignment in her class, it’s not because you weren’t reminded. Her class is pretty easy to pass, mainly because of the way she runs it. Sure, you could probably skip class and be fine, but you come because you respect how much she cares about you. Mom’s class makes the rest of your day a little easier, and she’s got your back if you need help with anything.
In conclusion, we all know these teachers or have met somebody who has. Some make our lives easier while others just make it difficult. Either way, our lives are a little bit more interesting with them around.
