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In the “irresistible force meets immovable object” department, conference edition: I feel like I should bring my packable blazer because it’s packable, but I only wear blue shirts and grey pants to conferences to simplify packing. #professorproblems
November 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The worst thing about wearing glasses is that they make it impossible to securely stash chalk behind your ear. #professorproblems
September 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I had to tell the same class THREE TIMES that I don’t grade based on grammar because it unfairly punishes ELL students. I said it up front and then two students brought it up separately again two minutes apart later!! AAAAGGGGHHHHH!!

But at least they’re talking 🥲
#ProfessorProblems
September 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Me ... trying to summon my books back from the digital void once again. #professorproblems #fall2025 #teachinglife
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August 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I'm inside grading when it's a beautiful Saturday outside. #professorproblems
July 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
July 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
When all other trainers have been done with their matches for a while and we check to see what table is still playing.

#PlayPokemon #ProfessorProblems #ThankYouProfessor #PokemonVGC #VGC
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July 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
2.18 miles, 256 foot elevation gain. Beautiful run/walk 💗 I'll be better at this once finals week is over and grades are turned in 💗 #CharityMiles #everymilematters #getoutside #professorproblems
June 11, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Finally got the hang of using Blackboard to teach online and everything where I want it how I want it. A perfect system! Then they go and change my text edition. Lol #professorproblems #AcademicSky
January 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Back to work tomorrow.
May I please have a winning lottery ticket?
I guess it isn’t all bad. I am up for tenure this quarter…😬
#college #professorproblems #firstdayofclass #medievalists #canigobacktoireland #tenure #tenuretrack
January 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
January 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
What a wonderful time for my computer to update…right when I am composing a discussion board for a course that starts in two weeks…that I just found out about last week. #professorproblems
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December 30, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Working on setting up D2L for next semester’s classes reminds me how much I hate D2L, and how glad I am that we’re switching to Canvas for the fall… #ProfessorProblems
December 18, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Final holiday tally: I worked 6/9 days and didn't finish all that needed doing. It's going to be a very full week. #ProfessorProblems
December 2, 2024 at 6:26 AM
It would be nice to spend at least 1-2 days of our holiday week off not working. We'll see. Counting the weekend, I'm 3/3 for working so far. #ProfessorProblems
November 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM
If anyone knows how to add time to a day (that I don't then just use to nap), I would really appreciate that. #TimeTravelNeeded #ProfessorProblems #LifeProblems
November 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM
I wonder if one of my bosses will eventually summon me because there is “chatter” amongst my students about my skeets the way there was chatter about my insta posts. #ProfessorProblems
November 23, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Google has canceled all unlimited storage offerings and has begun charging its education customers for their stored content. I guess they need the money and schools don't. #professorproblems #teacherproblems
July 2, 2024 at 5:17 PM
February 27, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Can we talk about how HARD it is to get back into teaching mode after a holiday break?! I know I'm not alone here, but sheesh! Tryna finish this semester strong. #BackToReality #ProfessorProblems
November 27, 2023 at 1:46 AM
Just splurged on really nice dry erase markers so I quit stopping every 30 seconds in class and switch to a new marker #ProfessorProblems
September 21, 2023 at 5:30 PM
I swear exams multiply when they’re stacked up. I can’t possibly STILL have that many left to grade! #AmGrading #ProfessorProblems
November 22, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Shortly my old institution will delete my user login...but then how will I know about all the seminars I never plan to go to?! #professorproblems
December 5, 2024 at 3:47 AM
why don't any of my students know the difference between woman and women? #lmk #teacherproblems #professorproblems #help
November 21, 2024 at 3:50 PM