As winter break approaches, students and teachers alike are counting down the days until they can finally relax and enjoy some much-deserved rest. One teacher, however, has captured the hearts of English educators everywhere by sharing a hilarious TikTok video that encapsulates the essence of being a teacher just before winter break.
The video features a high school English teacher, Ms. Johnson, candidly speaking to her camera between classes. She begins her monologue with exasperation in her voice, as she sighs and says, “Only two more weeks… I can do this.” As the video progresses, Ms. Johnson depicts scenes familiar to educators everywhere: grading papers filled with outlandish answers to simple questions, struggling to stay awake during what feels like the longest faculty meeting ever, and giving last-minute pep talks to procrastinating students.
Ms. Johnson’s charming humor paired with her unfiltered honesty has struck a chord with fellow teachers who recognize these moments from their own classrooms. The video has accumulated thousands of views and comments from other English teachers chiming in to express their solidarity.
One such comment reads, “As an English teacher myself, I completely relate! The last few days before break feel like an eternity!” while another adds, “This is my life! Thank you for making me feel seen!”
Interestingly, Ms. Johnson’s TikTok video not only resonates with English teachers but has also caught the attention of educators across disciplines who are all too familiar with the end-of-semester chaos. In fact, many have begun sharing their own pre-winter break stories in response to Ms. Johnson’s video.
This online camaraderie amongst teachers serves as a reminder that regardless of subject area or grade level taught, educators around the world share common challenges and joys when it comes to nurturing young minds. Ms. Johnson’s video is a humorous call-to-arms for educators, urging them to persevere through the final days before a well-earned winter break.
As we head into the holiday season, let us appreciate the countless teachers like Ms. Johnson who dedicate their lives to imparting knowledge and wisdom. Their unwavering commitment to education remains constant even during the frenzied moments before a much-needed respite. And, thanks to this hilarious TikTok video, English teachers everywhere can enjoy a collective chuckle as they power through the last stretch of school before winter break.
