56 End-of-School-Year Memes for Teachers Who Are Just Hanging On
The laugh you need to make it through another day.
Stacy Tornio
Stacy Tornio is a writer and editor with a special focus on education. She's also the author of nearly 20 books, including The National Parks Scavenger Hunt and This Class Can Save the Planet. Nearly everyone in her family is a teacher. So she decided to be rebellious and write about teachers instead.
Grades:
Elementary School
You Have To See This 5th Grade Teacher Twinning With Her Teacher Dad
The father‑daughter teaching duo is bringing joy to their classrooms.
Grades:
Elementary School
CharTEACHerie Might Be Our New Favorite Way To Appreciate Teachers
This school speech pathologist designs thoughtful gift boards with teachers’ real needs in mind.
Grades:
Elementary School
How This Teacher Uses Ramadan To Teach About Inclusion and Understanding
This California educator shares how classroom conversations about Ramadan help students learn facts, respect, and empathy.
Grades:
Elementary School
This Teacher’s Path to the Classroom Started on Broadway
An Atlanta educator explains how her early career helped shape the way she teaches today.
Grades:
Elementary School
Why Is This Teacher Wearing a Dino Head?
This teacher is passionate about no-cost classroom rewards, no matter how unusual they might be.
Grades:
Elementary School
A Vision Board, a STEM Trailer, and One Very Determined Teacher
STEM educator Naomi Meredith turned her dream into a reality using a hot-pink trailer.
Grades:
High School
This Teacher Started a Tradition During the Pandemic, and It’s Still Going Strong Today
In 2020 when the pandemic left her never seeing some students again, she wanted to make sure things weren't left unsaid.
Grades:
Elementary School
How a Classroom Kindness Project Led One Teacher to the TEDx Stage
Get Adam Peterson's tips for turning your teaching ideas into speaking opportunities.
Grades:
Middle School
One Teacher, 120 Notes, and a Whole Bunch of Happy Middle Schoolers
Yes, it's good to get a note home—even in middle school.
Grades:
Elementary School
How One Sweet Classroom Photo Became a Viral Teacher Tradition
Learn this teacher's tips on how to get the perfect heart photo every time.
Grades:
High School
After 23 Years in the Classroom, This High School Teacher Insists on Less Tech in His Classroom
Nicholas Ferroni says it’s time for less clicking and scrolling.
Grades:
High School
This Teacher Pays Her Students To Come to Class, and They Are Showing Up
Susannah Keneda turned a boring math concept into a classroom economy that teaches real-world skills and keeps kids engaged.
Grades:
Elementary School
Why This Teacher’s Silly Yearbook Photo Is Winning Hearts Online
It's sparking smiles across social media and reminds us why teachers are amazing.
Grades:
Elementary School
How Gardening and the Green Bronx Machine Transformed This Teacher’s Classroom
What started as a leap of faith is now a permanent part of teaching and learning for this educator.
Grades:
Elementary School
Can We Please Stop Blaming Teachers for Everything?
Teachers aren’t the problem—they’re the ones holding everything together.
