My grandmother did not teach school, but I have a cute story to tell about her attending school. It was in Missouri but St. Clair County. Her youngest brother got in a little trouble at school and the teacher gave him a whalloping, my grandmothers words. Grandma Moon was about 4'10" and never grew taller just broader after 12 children, but not really hugh by any means. She said Grandpa could put his hands around her waist and his thumbs lapped a little. No corset either. He would also let her kiss him before they got married if she could jump from one side of the horse, and be over the saddle, he would meet her halfway. They had a great time. Anyway, back to school. Grandma didn't like that whipping and while the whipping was in process she stood on a stool, took her school slate and knocked the teacher out. Baby brother Charlie didn't get any more whippings from that man teacher. Another time (this big lady) was trying to earn some money as her father was not well and ! farming was out as her brothers were all younger than her so she hired out to clean a jailhouse, cook, etc.,watch the prisoners, and one prisoner started out the window and she belted him one with her broo. Remember the brooms in those days were heavy. Couldn't keep this Missouri ladies story to myself. She was a honey of a grandmother. I am writing about her, believe me, so my grandchildren's children can know where they came from - partially. Out of here - Loretta - NE Arkansas