NOT lemons.

The acids in lemons only numb your vocal chords, making it hurt less, but when the numbing wears off you have to deal with the damage you did while you couldn't feel anything.

Vocal rest is probably the only thing that will really cure you. Hot tea may relax the muscles in your throat and make you feel better, but only vocal rest will get you back to where you want to be.

In the future, there are certain things you can do to project your voice. Do not try to talk over your classes, wait for them to be quiet for you (also a good classroom management technique). When you ahve to project your voice, do it from your stomach not not your chest or throat. And drink water, lots of it, all day. With a citrus fruit in it - but not lemons.

hope this helps. It's good to have another teacher around. How is it going besides this?

LAW