What People Are Saying About It Happened In School

“Bob Crosby took me back to my (and everyone’s) deliciously goofy days in the
public school classroom. Trembling, I held these pages with joy and terror; you
will, too, reader.”

—Dr. David Kirby, Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of English,

Florida State University

“It Happened in School is a poignant personal account of one teacher’s experiences

during thirty-five years in the classroom, but it is truly universal in its appeal.
Author Bob Crosby simply can’t hide his love of teaching. The joy comes through
in every sentence—a feeling, I’m sure, his students will recall fondly for the rest
of their lives. Today, especially, is a good time to celebrate America’s teachers
and remember that their influence goes far, far beyond their students’
performance on any standardized test.”

—Sal Recchi, education/environmental editor, Orlando Sentinel

“Bob Crosby . . . rekindles memories of kids, both present and past, who made
our jobs such a challenge and joy. Teachers, parents, and students can all identify
with the real-life characters and events described in this book. Every person who
ever sat through a high school English class will finish the book wishing Mr.
Crosby had been their teacher, despite the high jinks and hilarity.”

—William Kemp, principal, Northeast High School, 1995 – 2007

“Bob Crosby’s thirty-five years in the classroom have given readers a collection
of ‘happenings’ that are interesting, entertaining, and downright laugh-out-loud
funny. We need more Bob Crosby’s in our classrooms because these
‘happenings’ demonstrate his compassion, knowledge, understanding, and
excellent educational skills. And we readers need Part Two of his It Happened in
School!”

—Patricia Menhart, former codirector, Center for Teaching Teachers of

English, Kent State University