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Ms. Pommelhorst takes a tough-as-nails approach to teaching and to life in general. When a teachers' strike took place at Springfield Elementary, she left her class the moment the strike was called -- even leaving a little girl clinging to gymnastics rings and calling for help<ref>[[The PTA Disbands]]</ref>. | Ms. Pommelhorst takes a tough-as-nails approach to teaching and to life in general. When a teachers' strike took place at Springfield Elementary, she left her class the moment the strike was called -- even leaving a little girl clinging to gymnastics rings and calling for help<ref>[[The PTA Disbands]]</ref>. | ||
| − | She is also a big fan of | + | She is also a big fan of [[wikipedia:Xena: Warrior Princess|''Xena: Warrior Princess'']], to the point that she takes oaths by [[Xena]]. One such oath nearly led her to fail [[Lisa]] in gym class. However, in a rare break from her tough-as-nails demeanor, Ms. Pommelhorst relented and allowed Lisa to make up her grade by taking private lessons in order to pass gym<ref>[[Little Girl in the Big Ten]]</ref>. |
Ms. Pommelhorst announced to her students that she was taking a leave of absence to undergo gender reassignment surgery. According to [[Seymour Skinner|Principal Skinner]], she would be returning to the school as shop teacher Mr. Pommelhorst<ref>[[My Fair Laddy]]</ref>. Since making her announcement, she hasn't been seen as either Ms. Pommelhorst or Mr. Pommelhorst. | Ms. Pommelhorst announced to her students that she was taking a leave of absence to undergo gender reassignment surgery. According to [[Seymour Skinner|Principal Skinner]], she would be returning to the school as shop teacher Mr. Pommelhorst<ref>[[My Fair Laddy]]</ref>. Since making her announcement, she hasn't been seen as either Ms. Pommelhorst or Mr. Pommelhorst. | ||
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Brunella Pommelhorst
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Character Information
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Brunella Pommelhorst is a Physical Education teacher at Springfield Elementary School. She has blond hair and is almost always seen wearing a whistle.
Ms. Pommelhorst takes a tough-as-nails approach to teaching and to life in general. When a teachers' strike took place at Springfield Elementary, she left her class the moment the strike was called -- even leaving a little girl clinging to gymnastics rings and calling for help[1].
She is also a big fan of Xena: Warrior Princess, to the point that she takes oaths by Xena. One such oath nearly led her to fail Lisa in gym class. However, in a rare break from her tough-as-nails demeanor, Ms. Pommelhorst relented and allowed Lisa to make up her grade by taking private lessons in order to pass gym[2].
Ms. Pommelhorst announced to her students that she was taking a leave of absence to undergo gender reassignment surgery. According to Principal Skinner, she would be returning to the school as shop teacher Mr. Pommelhorst[3]. Since making her announcement, she hasn't been seen as either Ms. Pommelhorst or Mr. Pommelhorst.
Trivia
Ms. Pommelhorst's last name is very likely derived from the gymnastics apparatus the pommel horse.
Appearances
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Episode – "Moaning Lisa" - Episode – "The PTA Disbands" (mentioned)
- Episode – "Little Girl in the Big Ten"
- Episode – "My Fair Laddy"
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Book – The Simpsons One Step Beyond Forever!: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family ...Continued Yet Again
