Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Video – Hot for Teachers

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The parents rise up! Check out this video starring Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green. It already has at least a million views.

Wait. Did I mention this was made by an elementary school PTA?

Hot for Teachers w/ Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green from Megan Fox

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