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Jane Morris, Queen of Commiseration

Jane Morris is the pen name of an ex-teacher who would really like to tell you more about herself but is worried awful administrators will come after her for spilling their dirty little secrets. Jane has taught English for over 15 years in a major American city. She received her B.A. in English and Secondary Education from a well-known university and her M.A. in Writing and Literature from an even fancier (and more expensive) university. As a professional queen of commiseration turned published author, Jane’s foremost passion in life is to make people laugh through the tears.

She has written several highly acclaimed books unpacking the reality of teaching and life inside the school system. You can view her full library of works here.





As we navigate through these well-known teaching quotes, we will confront the quotes that have sparked controversy, perpetuated harmful stereotypes, or simply missed the mark in capturing the essence of effective teaching. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the treasures and absurdities hidden within the realm of teaching quotes.

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Comments on student writing can be one of the most tedious, frustrating parts of being a teacher. You find yourself writing the same few things repeatedly, and even though there’s probably a rubric that gives substantial feedback, students and parents still expect additional comments that are more tailored to them. Feedback on writing can be …

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Missouri state Representative introduced bill which “creates the offense of contributing to social transition, which a person commits if he or she, acting in his or her official capacity as a teacher or school counselor, provides support to a child regarding social transition. The offense is a class E felony. A person found guilty of such offense will be required to register on Tier I of the Sex Offender Registry.”

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Ahh, funny yearbook quotes and all the stupid crap kids say. If ever there was a rite of passage to graduating the high school experience, this is it! Many high schools give graduating seniors the opportunity to choose a quote to have printed underneath their yearbook photo. And to nobody’s surprise, many seniors use this …

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After running the Teacher Misery social media account for over ten years, I’ve become a bit of a receptacle for outrageous stories. Some of them are heartbreaking and tragic… Many are wild and hard to believe… But my favorite ones are just downright hilarious! Of course, the hilarious stories tend to have a hint of …

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