Tim Smyth
@historycomics.bsky.social
All things TeachingWithComics.com Eisner Nominated Author. Presenter. Teacher. Husband. Dad. Nerd.
My favorite tweet of all-time. On my bulletin board with a picture of my kids and I. Powerful reminders of why I do what I do - as a parent and educator.
November 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
My favorite tweet of all-time. On my bulletin board with a picture of my kids and I. Powerful reminders of why I do what I do - as a parent and educator.
On our half-day today,we are watching G Willow Wilson’s inspiring Ted Talk on creating Ms Marvel, the importance of seeing ourselves in our heroes, and being bold. Also - the new Poison Ivy annual is absolute fire - parallels the Arthurian legends in a new and beautiful way. A must read. @gwillow.me
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
On our half-day today,we are watching G Willow Wilson’s inspiring Ted Talk on creating Ms Marvel, the importance of seeing ourselves in our heroes, and being bold. Also - the new Poison Ivy annual is absolute fire - parallels the Arthurian legends in a new and beautiful way. A must read. @gwillow.me
Day 2 of parent conferences - 12 hour day today. Back to work tomorrow. But totally worth making the home and school connection.
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Day 2 of parent conferences - 12 hour day today. Back to work tomorrow. But totally worth making the home and school connection.
My newest interview is up from Publishers Weekly - honored to be alongside these inspiring librarians! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Comics in the Classroom: Teachers and Librarians Share Their Best Practices
We spoke with three educators about the innovative ways they’re utilizing comics and graphic novels to teach visual literacy and create lifelong readers, one panel at a time.
www.publishersweekly.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
My newest interview is up from Publishers Weekly - honored to be alongside these inspiring librarians! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Well... this morning I was interviewed by an organization in Switzerland on how I build community and empathy in my classroom - podcast out soon. I was then so motivated to submit my entry into the Disney contest centering on integrating imagination in the classroom. Here’s hoping!
November 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Well... this morning I was interviewed by an organization in Switzerland on how I build community and empathy in my classroom - podcast out soon. I was then so motivated to submit my entry into the Disney contest centering on integrating imagination in the classroom. Here’s hoping!
These are my informal thoughts for my interview today. Wow. Proud of myself - and my students.
November 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
These are my informal thoughts for my interview today. Wow. Proud of myself - and my students.
NCTE is in my town of Philly next year! Proposals open tomorrow…
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
NCTE is in my town of Philly next year! Proposals open tomorrow…
Reposted by Tim Smyth
My essay writing day shirt….
November 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
My essay writing day shirt….
I was 12 the first time I read this comic. Mutants have always been a lesson in the dangers of being the “other” of being isolated. The lessons in comics like these resonated with me, stayed with me, and helped me understand that which wasn’t be talked about.
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I was 12 the first time I read this comic. Mutants have always been a lesson in the dangers of being the “other” of being isolated. The lessons in comics like these resonated with me, stayed with me, and helped me understand that which wasn’t be talked about.
Reposted by Tim Smyth
Adorable - great message! And... it’s read by Captain America! vimeo.com/216918288
November 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Adorable - great message! And... it’s read by Captain America! vimeo.com/216918288
Thank you Daniel Warren Johnson and team for opening powerful conversations in my classroom. What will YOU do? Powerful. As a teacher, I am thankful for this work.
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Thank you Daniel Warren Johnson and team for opening powerful conversations in my classroom. What will YOU do? Powerful. As a teacher, I am thankful for this work.
My students and I read this together - a mesmerizing way to teach a cross-curricular lesson.
Disease-causing bacteria that have been recently discovered in the teeth of Napoleonic soldiers may have spurred the massive infantry’s demise during its retreat from Russia
Napoleon’s Army Defeat Linked to Unexpected Pathogens, DNA Study Shows
Disease-causing bacteria that have been recently discovered in the teeth of Napoleonic soldiers may have spurred the massive infantry’s demise during its retreat from Russia
www.scientificamerican.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
My students and I read this together - a mesmerizing way to teach a cross-curricular lesson.
If you know you know… can’t wait to put this in my classroom tomorrow!
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
If you know you know… can’t wait to put this in my classroom tomorrow!
So. Teaching really is a roller coaster. Came in to this note in my mailbox this morning. What we do matters - every day.
November 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
So. Teaching really is a roller coaster. Came in to this note in my mailbox this morning. What we do matters - every day.
My newest article for @edutopia.org - this has been a game changer for me!
For high school teachers, regular surveys can provide a wealth of information about students’ goals, challenges, and everyday lives! Here’s how to use them in your classroom throughout the year. 📅
#HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky
#HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky
Surveying Students Regularly Can Yield Valuable Connections
Making a habit of surveying students provides a wealth of information about their goals, challenges, and everyday lives.
edut.to
November 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
My newest article for @edutopia.org - this has been a game changer for me!
