by the other 2nd grade teacher, Mrs Sargeant (Yes that was her real name). A kid would knock on the door with Mrs. Sargeant behind them, and they would politely ask for the paddle.

A little while later, the kid, now with red puffy eyes and sniffing, would return the board and say thank you.

My teacher, Miss Grant, never used it. That is the only time I have heard of anybody getting swatted (old definition).