All American, Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion, and third-grade teacher? One descriptor doesn't seem like all the others and, yes, you guessed it -- it's third-grade teacher. Jordy Nelson of the Green Bay Packers is a well-known man, whether it is catching touchdown passes, starring in commercials, or signing $39 million dollar extensions -- he has certainly made quite the name for himself. One of those names has become Mr. Nelson, third-grade substitute teacher. While recovering from a torn ACL tear that has sidelined him since the pre-season, Nelson has taken a job at his son's school as a substitute teacher. Taking the mantra of next man up to the next level, when one of the teachers at Nelson's son's school was undergoing cancer treatments Nelson stepped up to the challenge. Being able to play in the NFL is spectacular in its own right, but being a teacher, Nelson stated, was an even bigger challenge. Although this is an isolated incident of a professional athlete becoming a teacher, it makes you wonder what the school system would look like if other athletes followed the same path.
Principal: Peyton Manning.
Whether you like him or not, you undoubtedly respect the man. His ability to scare opposing defenses will help him when dealing with troubled students being sent to his office. Every principle has a soft side though, which Peyton has showed over and over through his roles on SNL and in commercials.
Lunch Lady (Man): Steph Curry.
Chef Curry with the shot boy!
Math: Lebron James.
His ability to fill up a stat sheet like no other means Lebron has a thing or two for numbers. Having shown in the past his ability to count to not one, not two, not three, and so on exhibits his broad knowledge of mathematics.
Economics: Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Having majored in economics at Harvard University, Fitzpatrick leaves us to believe that he may know a thing or two about the subject. Getting an A in his class certainly would not be an easy task, but neither is growing a beard the way he has been able to, so best of luck to you.
English: Calvin Johnson.
"Megatron's" abilities on the gridiron are like poetry. He navigates through opposing defenses with ease as if he is involved in a scripted piece of work. Having a score of 41 on the Wonderlic test doesn't hurt either, as Johnson is no slouch in the classroom.
History: Derek Jeter.
Who better to teach history than the man who practically re-wrote history during his career?
Science: Pau Gasol.
Dropping out of medical school to go to the NBA, you know the thing that just anybody does. Sitting in on spinal surgery, scoring in the low post, and now teaching your first-period chemistry class.
Gym: Brock Lesnar.
Gym teachers -- you know, the people who sit back and yell at you to run another lap. The people who are in extraordinarily good shape for someone their age and make it known.
Guidance counselor: Ronda Rousey.
Having a problem with another classmate or getting bullied? Ronda knows a thing or two about dealing with confrontations, although her methods are a bit unorthodox she seems to get the job done most of the time.
Sports coach: Abby Wambach.
That one coach who is known throughout the school as a hero, and a town favorite. What she has been able to achieve goes far beyond what has taken place on the field. She is loved by fans, players, and opponents alike.
