The word "schoolmarm" is a term used to describe a female teacher, especially one who is strict or old-fashioned in their teaching methods.
Sentences with «schoolmarm»
So when state proposals hit Arne Duncan's desk, the secretary must become the toughest schoolmarm in America. (educationnext.org)
In this Education Next article, I wrote, «When state (RTT) proposals hit Arne Duncan's desk, the secretary must become the toughest schoolmarm in America.» (educationnext.org)
Steve has a down - home way of insinuating himself with the locals which even turns the head of a pretty schoolmarm (Rosemarie DeWitt). (kamwilliams.com)