23 #TeacherNerd Photos That You’ll Totally Relate To

Most teachers openly admit they’ve got some nerd in them in one way or another. These teachers show off their nerdiness with pride. We hope you’ll add on. Just submit your best #teachernerd photo on Instagram, and tag us! We’ll be on the lookout for great images to share!

1. When you love everything Harry Potter …

Got a clipboard from the #dollarstore and spiced it up! ?? Now.. If i could actually convince my upcoming #class that I am trained to #teach a potions class at #Hogwarts. ? #harrypotter #muggles #nerdyparents #teachernerd #teacher #nerdy #nerd #potterhead #crafty #cricut

A post shared by Gaming Mommies (@gamingmommies) on Jun 21, 2017 at 9:42am PDT

Muggle teachers still know how to bring a little magic into their classrooms.

 

2. When it’s like ComiCon in the classroom …

My principal said "….. wow, you went all out today." Yes. I am a Whimsical Teacher even at hometown fairs. I had fun eating scones with honey butter, watching students drop in the dunk tank, looking at puppies, watching other people climb rock walls and walking around in general. How is your Independence Day so far ?? (Or July 4th if you live outside America!). .. .. .. .. #instagramteachers #teachertribe #happy4thofjuly #captainamerica #iteachtoo #iteachmiddleschool #teachersummer #teachernerd #nerdgirl #comicbooknerd

A post shared by The Whimsical Teacher (@the_whimsical_teacher) on Jul 4, 2017 at 1:06pm PDT

This dress. Adorable! We love to see a teacher let their inner comic nerd shine!

 

3. When you’re a geek for the outdoor world …

I still think cicada shells are one of the coolest things ever. This one was evacuated on the tire of my daughter's car. #nature #science #teachernerd #teacherlife #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram #cicada #natureisbeautiful

A post shared by Leigh Farrow (@findingleighfarrow) on Jul 7, 2017 at 7:00pm PDT

The wonders of nature make all of us geek out from time to time. If you’ve ever seen a cicada break out of its shell, you’d understand the cool factor of this nerdy teacher’s post.

 

4. When you’re a book nerd …

Book Fairy #teacherhalloween

A post shared by Mrs. Glaser (@mrs_glasers_class) on Nov 3, 2016 at 6:21pm PDT

No books were harmed in the making of this Book Fairy costume.

 

5. When you always go all out for Halloween …

Happy Halloween, from your favorite detective, Nancy Drew! ??

A post shared by Laura (@smalltownglam.wy) on Oct 31, 2016 at 8:18pm PDT

Finding the perfect costume was no mystery for this teacher who resembles Nancy Drew from top to bottom.

 

6. When you’re THAT teacher who tells all the others where the deals are …

Discovered a new Target in my area and got there just in time for them to start stocking their Dollar Spot. If this isn't fate, I don't know what is. ??? So beautiful ? . . . #teacher #teachersbelike #teachersoninstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teachergram #teacherswag #teachersummer #teacherlife #teachersfollowteachers #iteach #iteachtoo #iteachmiddleschool #teachersofig #teacherslife #target #targetdollarspot #targetdoesitagain #teacher

A post shared by Amber (@indyela__) on Jul 8, 2017 at 3:03pm PDT

You know you’re a teacher when the dollar spot at Target gets you psyched for school, even before the first school supply is on the shelves.

 

7. When you’re always proud to be a #naturenerd …

Im in my happy place again!! Teaching an annual tropical ecology course with Duke university and Organization of Tropical Studies here in Costa Rica. Back to teaching, back to spilling my guts out to people about what I love and back to catching bugs and snakes. Stay tuned for the rad stuff the jungle has in it! This is a giant single leaf of a Gunnera sp. AKA dinosour lettuce. Found on the higher elevation steep slopes of the tropical cloud forest here on the way to the biological reseach station. #naturenerd #gunnera #scienceteacher #costarica #explore #primalsurvivor #nationalgeographic #livewhatyoulove

A post shared by Hazen Audel (@hazenaudel) on Jul 7, 2017 at 2:57pm PDT

Nature nerd teachers naturally find the coolest things in nature, no matter where they travel.

 

8. When a science geek-out moment is life-changing …

My happy place. Seeing a sea star for the first time changed my life. Experiential learning is where it's at. #scienceteacher #intertidalzone #kayaking

A post shared by Hurley Lumpsnert (@burly_hurly) on Jul 10, 2017 at 7:14pm PDT

Seeing nature and science first-hand is paradise for a science teacher.

 

9. When you have a serious love for office supplies …

Love me some post it notes! I didn't know they made giant ones! #postitnotelove #iteachfifth #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachernerd

A post shared by Breanna (@lodatosloves) on Apr 3, 2017 at 3:32pm PDT

Post-It Paradise! These handy sticky notes hold a special place in every teacher’s heart. Who wouldn’t get excited about this display?

 

10. When you get all geeked out on coding …

I just coded this yeti and his dance moves. ? @madewithcode #teachernerd #edcampcode #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram

A post shared by Jodi Hebert (@mrshebert313) on Jun 28, 2017 at 11:37am PDT

Coding is nerdy awesomeness … especially when the outcome is a dancing Yeti.

 

11. When you have a slight obsession with planners …

There's just something exciting about a new planner & flair pens!#teachernerd

A post shared by Molly (@miss_presley12) on Jun 30, 2017 at 6:48pm PDT

A blank planner with fun pens is like an empty canvas waiting to be painted by an artist.

 

12. When you face May the Fourth Be With You in style …

#Repost @karateaches6th ・・・ May the Fourth be with you today…and the rest of the year also! . . #starwarsday #maythefourth #maythe4th #starwars #nerdyteacher #teacher #students #learninggate #historyteacher #socialstudies #flteacher #galaxy #princessleia #leiahair

A post shared by Learning Gate Community School (@learninggatecommunityschool) on May 4, 2017 at 10:20pm PDT

Sharing the love of Star Wars with her class, complete with Princess Leia hair.

 

13. When you’re a teacher who rocks bowties …

Yup. I'm rocking the nerd look. #bowtiesarecool #nerdyteacher #teachersofinstagram

A post shared by Adam Smith (@filmboy77) on Aug 22, 2016 at 12:02pm PDT

Why do you think bowties are so trendy? Nerds made them cool …

 

14. When organization makes you giddy …

Right now there's a section of my desk at the library that looks like this. It's about 350 new books that my library assistant is entering into the system. I'm super excited about it, because I'm a nerd and I love new books. But several times last week, I had students marvel at all the new titles and tell me they can't wait until they can check them out! It's moments like this that melt my heart. My mother always said that all she wanted in life was to pass down her love of reading to me. And that's the same philosophy I have with my students. If I can just show them how amazing a book can be, then I've done my job! Feel like I'm doing something right. ❤️???‍? #booknerd #bookstagram #booklover #library #librarian #librarianlife #elementarylibrary #elementarylibrarian #newbook #books #booksforchildren #loveofreading #readingislife #readingiscool #readersofinstagram #teachersofinstagram #teacherlife #librarylife #librarybooks #librarylove #librarylover #nerdyteacher #booksarelife #grababook #knowledgeispower #readtolearn #readtogrow

A post shared by Laura O (@nerdy.fit.teacher) on Jun 5, 2017 at 5:57am PDT

Who doesn’t love new books for the classroom … and when they’re organized? YES!

 

15. When you dress the part …

Science dress! #nerdyteacher #teacherlife #sciencerocks

A post shared by Nikolette Jones (@nikolette.jones) on Apr 26, 2017 at 11:02am PDT

A dress dedicated to science! Fashionable and functional!

 

 

16. When you’re happy to be the volunteer for the Star Wars demo …

How it feels teaching on the Friday before Spring Break. #kyloshaming #scarletwitchcosplay #springbreak2017 #needavacation #iteachwhatsyoursuperpower #nerdyteacher #starwarsvsmarvel #teachersofinstagram #nerdgirl

A post shared by Darth Claire Cosplay (@darth_claire_cosplay) on Apr 7, 2017 at 7:29am PDT

Teaching is sometimes more than a mind game.

 

17. When you make books come to life …

Mlle. Purdy became Ms. Frizzle today! #nerdyteacher #rideonthemagicschoolbus #teacher #iteachfrench #iteachtoo #msfrizzle #halloween #costumes #classroomtoclassroom #targetteachers

A post shared by MllePurdy (@mllepurdy) on Oct 31, 2016 at 1:08pm PDT

Ms. Frizzle in the flesh! This dress is out of this world!

 

18. When you don’t mind kicking it old school …

Happy Nerds vs. Rockstars Day ??#snowcomingwee #nerdyteacher #knowledgeusetomeanpower #nowmoneybuysit #saddayforpubliced #rosietherivetersocksforthewin

A post shared by Ashley (@_itallstacksup_) on Feb 7, 2017 at 10:25am PST

Conjunction Junction. Vintage nerds rock out in Schoolhouse Rock gear.

 

19. When you all join in on “Dress Like a Nerd Day” …

#nerdyteachers #latergram

A post shared by Jordan Hopper (@mrsjhopper) on Jan 23, 2016 at 5:12pm PST

Glasses should just come with tape on them, right?

 

20. When you go the extra mile to support a student …

Today we got to see a teaser of the "Beauty and the Beast" school play, and one of my kiddos is The Beast! Miss G represented in full force from head to toe today! #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #nerdyteacher #beautyandthebeast

A post shared by Lorraine Padilla (@theteachercrafter) on Feb 2, 2017 at 5:12pm PST

When one of your kiddos is the Beast in the school play, you’ve gotta go all out!

 

21. When you’re not afraid to nerd it out on pajama day …

Just relaxing at indoor recess with my #darthsnuggie It's like getting a hug from the dark side!!! Another gift from a kid!! Wonder why they think I like star wars?? #nerdyteacher #starwarschristmas #teachersofinstagram #starwarsthedarkside #darthvader #iteachthedarkside #theforceisstrongwithme

A post shared by tlove1967 (@tlove1967) on Dec 20, 2016 at 4:06am PST

Correcting papers isn’t so bad when you’re in a Darth Snuggie.

 

22. When new pens ALWAYS make you happy …

Hello, beautiful. #teacherlife #thirdgrade #teachernerdalert

A post shared by Melissa (@mabvt77) on Aug 21, 2016 at 6:57am PDT

They’re just so pretty … and fresh … and new!

 

23. When you practice science experiments even on Saturdays …

#Repost @heidipinder ・・・ Science on a Saturday @stevespanglerscience ????#stevespanglerscience #kindergarten #teachertraining #teachernerdalert

A post shared by Steve Spangler Science (@stevespanglerscience) on Mar 29, 2017 at 11:14am PDT

Because you have to get ready for those little ones!