40 Truths About Being An Introverted Teacher

Going into my second year teacher, I decided to share some truths about being an introverted teacher from my own experience. Although I love my job, professional development days and staff meetings are draining. Therefore, I decided to create the "40 Truths About Being An Introverted Teacher."

1. You purposely lock your classroom door so you don’t have to socialize with anyone.
2. You never answer the door when you’re in your classroom.
3. You’re drained in the middle of 1st period.
4. You’re even more drained after 1st period.
5. You don’t start conversations.
6. You smile because your regular face would make people think you were angry.
7. You eat lunch in your classroom… with the door locked.
8. You wait until all teachers have left so you can avoid conversations while walking to your car.
9. You despise small talk.
10. You don’t want to attend any teacher socials.
11. You keep smiling.
12. You’ll probably never attend an office party.
13. You can talk about poetry for hours.
14. You share fun facts about space with your students.
15. You’re so busy on the weekend.
16. You leave mandatory events slightly early.
17. You tune out when teachers come to your classroom to complain.
18. You tune in when they leave your classroom.
19. Sometimes you forget to lock your door.
20. You prefer working alone.
21. When you’re quiet at a meeting, people try to explain things to you as if you’re illiterate.
22. When you talk at a meeting, everyone stares at you in “awe.”
23. They day you are tired from smiling, people think you are angry.
24. You love teaching.
25. You like your students more than other teachers.
26. You socialize with one or two teachers.
27. People think you are stuck up.
28. You take the long way to avoid running into anyone, but you still do.
29. You love the opportunity for free books.
30. You listen to meditation music throughout the day.
31. Professional development days are draining.
32. You sit near the door at meetings.
33. You love free donuts.
34. You daydream at staff meetings.
35. You think about your pets throughout the day (they are so lucky).
36. You come up with your best work alone.
37. You act like you like everyone.
38. Students bring out your inner kid.
39. You hate being treated like a student.
40. You like solitude after a long day of teaching. 

Did I forget anything, my fellow introverted teachers?