“Teacher Talk” – A Humorous Peek Behind the Scenes of School Life

This illustration series is a playful collage capturing the many faces (and voices!) of teachers across different school settings—from the chaotic classroom to the sacred staffroom, all the way to the unpredictable world of PE. Each piece brings together familiar objects and environments—a whiteboard full of half-erased notes, a coffee-stained desk in the staffroom, a rogue cone on the PE field—and pairs them with funny, relatable speech bubbles straight from the teacher’s mouth.

Think: “Who took my red pen?”, “If I see one more fidget spinner…” or “This whistle gives me power!”

 The aim? To celebrate the quirks, challenges, and humor that educators live through every day. It’s a light-hearted tribute to the real-life multitasking, patience-stretching, caffeine-fueled heroes who make learning happen—often with a good dose of sarcasm and a lot of coffee.

 Whether you’re an educator, a student, or someone who just appreciates classroom chaos from a safe distance, this collage is sure to make you smile—and maybe even say, “Yep, that’s exactly what my teacher used to say!”