They call me Mrs. Ripp and I look around for my mother-in-law, oh wait, that's me now
They call me mom and I smile a little and then laugh with them when they apologize
They call me "hey you" when they are in a hurry
Or "dude..." when they are steaming from their recess kickball game
They call me a force, whether good or bad, but always believing
They call me honest, to your face and very, very direct
They call me early-riser because I love coming to my classroom
They call me a believer because that is what I do
They call me passionate
They call me a difference maker
They call me a changer
Because I am a teacher
