Steph, M. A.
@stephfunnylaughter.bsky.social
Shakespeare enthusiast. Feminist. M.A. in English Literature. English professor/English Ed Program Coordinator. Overeducated. Read Shakespeare. Literacy is power. 📚 she/her
Education Blog:
http://englishteacherinsights.wordpress.com
Education Blog:
http://englishteacherinsights.wordpress.com
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Hi all. Here’s a bit of an introduction to who I am.
I’m an English professor teaching and advising students pursuing degrees in secondary English Education. I taught English for grades 8-12 for six years before making the jump to higher ed. I’ve been in this position for four years.
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I’m an English professor teaching and advising students pursuing degrees in secondary English Education. I taught English for grades 8-12 for six years before making the jump to higher ed. I’ve been in this position for four years.
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He banged his head against the wall, but he still could not think of a story.
December 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
He banged his head against the wall, but he still could not think of a story.
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Excellent break down of history and well worth a read apple.news/AlA4ErhpvS2ySpytHz...
Immigrant Workers Didn't Invade the U.S. They Were Recruited — TIME
As aggressively as the U.S. pursues immigrant enforcement, it has also invited and recruited immigrant workers.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Excellent break down of history and well worth a read apple.news/AlA4ErhpvS2ySpytHz...
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We are so close! Over 90% of the way to the goal for my winter fundraiser for our local animal shelter! Please consider donating if you can and THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who has already given! 🥰 givebutter.com/n5l31M
Molly's Holiday Fundraiser 2025
Make Winter Merry and Bright in Honor of Fergus
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December 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We are so close! Over 90% of the way to the goal for my winter fundraiser for our local animal shelter! Please consider donating if you can and THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who has already given! 🥰 givebutter.com/n5l31M
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Gifts for a fave writer who may be you. lithub.com/the-literary...
The Literary Hub Gift Guide: 50 Gifts for Writers
Writers can be hard to shop for. Like everyone, really. Would the writer in your life enjoy a novelty notebook that says “Eat, Pray, Read”? (Probably not, but you know them best, if ind…
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December 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Gifts for a fave writer who may be you. lithub.com/the-literary...
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Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
December 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
A great way to ensure I rate a book lowly is to include fatphobia. Wtf does this add to the story? Not a damn thing.
If you own this book, I’d highly recommend skipping it/unhauling it. If you’ve been thinking about buying it, definitely don’t.
If you own this book, I’d highly recommend skipping it/unhauling it. If you’ve been thinking about buying it, definitely don’t.
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
A great way to ensure I rate a book lowly is to include fatphobia. Wtf does this add to the story? Not a damn thing.
If you own this book, I’d highly recommend skipping it/unhauling it. If you’ve been thinking about buying it, definitely don’t.
If you own this book, I’d highly recommend skipping it/unhauling it. If you’ve been thinking about buying it, definitely don’t.
Dear colleagues,
Do not call me by my first name in front of students. Professionalism matters.
Do not call me by my first name in front of students. Professionalism matters.
December 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Dear colleagues,
Do not call me by my first name in front of students. Professionalism matters.
Do not call me by my first name in front of students. Professionalism matters.
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Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
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December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
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I am in the mood to dissolve into the sky.
~ Virginia Woolf
~ Virginia Woolf
December 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I am in the mood to dissolve into the sky.
~ Virginia Woolf
~ Virginia Woolf
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Trump is destroying our education system with zero regard for how this affects our future workforce, students with special needs, and the next generation of Kentuckians.
Swipe to see how his reckless cuts will hurt Kentuckians.
Swipe to see how his reckless cuts will hurt Kentuckians.
December 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Trump is destroying our education system with zero regard for how this affects our future workforce, students with special needs, and the next generation of Kentuckians.
Swipe to see how his reckless cuts will hurt Kentuckians.
Swipe to see how his reckless cuts will hurt Kentuckians.
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I can't stop thinking about the purported drug smugglers being murdered by the US military. The punishment for drug offenses isn't the death penalty. This is just bloodlust and men in suits playing with lives they don't care about. It's truly grotesque and gravely compromises this country.
December 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I can't stop thinking about the purported drug smugglers being murdered by the US military. The punishment for drug offenses isn't the death penalty. This is just bloodlust and men in suits playing with lives they don't care about. It's truly grotesque and gravely compromises this country.
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The dictionary is cutting up again. 😊
Rudolph gets all the love, so let’s talk about the names of Santa’s other reindeer.
dasher | noun | one that dashes
dancer | noun | one that dances
prancer | noun | one that walks or moves in a spirited manner
Ok, those three are easy to understand.
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dasher | noun | one that dashes
dancer | noun | one that dances
prancer | noun | one that walks or moves in a spirited manner
Ok, those three are easy to understand.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The dictionary is cutting up again. 😊
Last teaching day of the semester.
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Last teaching day of the semester.
Thanks to #PangoBooks for these bookmarks and stickers!
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thanks to #PangoBooks for these bookmarks and stickers!
That sounds about white…
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Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year is a white
In Pantone language, that’s code 11-4201—aka Cloud Dancer.
In Pantone language, that’s code 11-4201—aka Cloud Dancer.
December 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
That sounds about white…
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The colour of the year is caucacity.
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year is a white
In Pantone language, that’s code 11-4201—aka Cloud Dancer.
In Pantone language, that’s code 11-4201—aka Cloud Dancer.
December 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The colour of the year is caucacity.
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“When participants used ChatGPT to draft essays, brain scans revealed a 47% drop in neural connectivity across regions associated with memory, language, & critical reasoning.
Their brains worked less, but they felt just as engaged—a kind of metacognitive mirage.”🧪
Their brains worked less, but they felt just as engaged—a kind of metacognitive mirage.”🧪
December 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“When participants used ChatGPT to draft essays, brain scans revealed a 47% drop in neural connectivity across regions associated with memory, language, & critical reasoning.
Their brains worked less, but they felt just as engaged—a kind of metacognitive mirage.”🧪
Their brains worked less, but they felt just as engaged—a kind of metacognitive mirage.”🧪
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‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson launches fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students
‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson launches fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students
“Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson is teaming up with the School District of Philadelphia to create a fund to provide free school trips to students.
www.phillytrib.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson launches fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students
Anxiety has been extra bad lately. Going to take a bit of a break from socials. If I owe you a message, I will get to it eventually.
Be well.
Be well.
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Anxiety has been extra bad lately. Going to take a bit of a break from socials. If I owe you a message, I will get to it eventually.
Be well.
Be well.
This is who you are supporting when you purchase books from me.
Seriously. I use the money for her medical bills. 💜
Seriously. I use the money for her medical bills. 💜
November 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
This is who you are supporting when you purchase books from me.
Seriously. I use the money for her medical bills. 💜
Seriously. I use the money for her medical bills. 💜
In case anyone is interested in joining #BookOfTheMonth…this referral link gets you your first book for $5. And gives me a free book.
www.mybotm.com/3dr77gx9e3o
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Redeem a referral
Redeem your Book of the Month referral. Then peruse 5 to 7 well-chosen books. Pick or skip, your choice.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
In case anyone is interested in joining #BookOfTheMonth…this referral link gets you your first book for $5. And gives me a free book.
www.mybotm.com/3dr77gx9e3o
www.mybotm.com/3dr77gx9e3o
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Come on readers! And yes, I know you have alot of books. What is a few more?!?!
I have a sale going on through the weekend!
November 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Come on readers! And yes, I know you have alot of books. What is a few more?!?!
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I have a sale going on through the weekend!
November 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I have a sale going on through the weekend!