20 Teacher Mishaps and Pranks

Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor

May 8, 2023 4:00 PM EDT

If this doesn't serve as proof that teachers should be paid more, I don't know what else could. These teachers not only did their jobs, but they brought a sense of humor that clearly made going to school genuinely enjoyable for them and for their students. From clever extra credit assignments to Pi-day mustaches to Yearbook pranks and Halloween costumes (stay tuned for the Despicable Me-inspired look), these teachers deserve a round of applause for their commitment alone. Sure, we all had a few teachers who made their students' lives miserable, but rather than harp on those memories, let's instead turn our attention to the ones who made the daily grind entertaining and, wait for it, fun. Yes, I said it. These teachers made school actually fun.

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