I was afraid of going to Friday's football game, among other typical teenage activities. It was often considered taboo to laugh or be agitated at school; but I couldn't concentrate on the information being taught because I could hear the second hand on the clock at the front of the room clicking above the teacher's voice. The teaching was extremely boring and it was difficult to pay attention. I have never deliberately acted out in class or disrespected my teacher. I want to create a culture that's smart and crazy, one that leaves no room for fear and judgment. I want to bring energy and laughter back to the classroom and show my students that I can be silly too, but when I say business, I mean business. I want to create a happy medium of fun and professionalism among my