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Shannon "Check the syllabus" Reed @sreed151
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So many people seem to be enjoying my newest piece at @mcsweeneys! Thanks for all the love. It's here (mcsweeneys.net/articles/if-pe…) and I thought I'd link to other education/teacher-themed comic material I've written there and at @tnyshouts. Thread:
I really do love my students very much, and that's why they find this funny: mcsweeneys.net/articles/stude… (Also, because it is true.)
Sometimes the truth is more palatable when presented in mouse form: mcsweeneys.net/articles/why-d…
This one is a personal favorite. I really miss having a teacher's lounge, now that I teach at a university: mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-u…
Also, I was an adjunct for awhile, and that brought forth...mcsweeneys.net/articles/if-br…
and this...mcsweeneys.net/articles/class…
While this may have been inspired by things I have thought about works of literature before I read them to teach them (maaaaybe): newyorker.com/humor/daily-sh…
and finally, one in celebration of a night dreaded equally by students, teachers and parents: newyorker.com/humor/daily-sh…

I hope you've enjoyed this teaching-themed humor list! thanks for reading! Give the teachers in your life a hug, or a ten spot, today!
Btw, yep, I am a teacher. Currently on temp faculty at Pitt, 2nd year. Before that, 2 years adjucting, 3 years TA (also Pitt), 8 years teaching HS/MS in NYC, 4 years teaching PreK. Next year is Year 20 OMG.
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