With back-to-school on many parents’ minds, we often forget that teachers are also heading back to class. Well, one teacher decided to mark this year with a couple of hilarious photos that perfectly capture what it’s like to be a teacher during those hectic days back.
With back-to-school season in full swing, your social media feeds have probably been full of photos like this.
Parents have been posting pictures of their kids as they head off to start a new year. Usually, these kids are accompanied by an adorable DIY sign of sorts.
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One girl’s before-and-after photo of her first day even went viral.
When five-year-old Lucie arrived home disheveled from her first day, the internet couldn’t help but laugh. We’ve all been there, Lucie.
Now one teacher is going viral for his own take on the popular “first day” photos.
Erick Watkins is a teacher from Irvington, New Jersey. He recently shared this “before”photo taken on the first day of school. He looks ready to welcome his new students!
Of course, that photo was followed up with this update which shows the aftermath of his first day.
“8am outside my classroom waiting to meet my new students. I’m so excited. 3pm I met them!” he said in the Facebook post where he shared the photos.
Since sharing his hilarious photos online, Erick’s post has gone viral with over 106,000 shares on Facebook alone.
People have been loving this accurate and relatable post. Thanks for reminding us that teachers experience the chaos of the first week back at school, too, Erick!
