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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This is Bowie. He overheard you talking about his rubber ducky jacket. Jealousy is a disease. Hopes you get well soon. 12/10 (IG: bowiethegoldenbear)
February 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
This is Bowie. He overheard you talking about his rubber ducky jacket. Jealousy is a disease. Hopes you get well soon. 12/10 (IG: bowiethegoldenbear)
Home from another round of shockwave therapy. 💜
February 3, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Home from another round of shockwave therapy. 💜
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The ICE surge in Minnesota has meant dogs losing homes. If you can foster Murphy, get in touch at the email listed.
February 2, 2026 at 9:25 PM
The ICE surge in Minnesota has meant dogs losing homes. If you can foster Murphy, get in touch at the email listed.
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This is Gordie. He's demonstrating what is known in the business as a sweetie pie semi-sploot. It's when you haven't quite figured out how to sit yet but are so cute it doesn't matter. 12/10 (IG: rubyandgordie)
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
This is Gordie. He's demonstrating what is known in the business as a sweetie pie semi-sploot. It's when you haven't quite figured out how to sit yet but are so cute it doesn't matter. 12/10 (IG: rubyandgordie)
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Do you know #deaf or hard of hearing kids ages 8-16 (any modality) who could benefit from being surrounded by other deaf and hard of hearing people?
Encourage them to come to Camp Sertoma in NC!
campsertomaclub.org
Encourage them to come to Camp Sertoma in NC!
campsertomaclub.org
Camp Sertoma for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
campsertomaclub.org
February 2, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Do you know #deaf or hard of hearing kids ages 8-16 (any modality) who could benefit from being surrounded by other deaf and hard of hearing people?
Encourage them to come to Camp Sertoma in NC!
campsertomaclub.org
Encourage them to come to Camp Sertoma in NC!
campsertomaclub.org
Was up until after 4am last night/ this morning with anxiety (and depression). Not hopeful that tonight will be any different.
Just a reminder that just because people mask it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Doesn’t mean they’re okay.
Just a reminder that just because people mask it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Doesn’t mean they’re okay.
February 2, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Was up until after 4am last night/ this morning with anxiety (and depression). Not hopeful that tonight will be any different.
Just a reminder that just because people mask it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Doesn’t mean they’re okay.
Just a reminder that just because people mask it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Doesn’t mean they’re okay.
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What can history teach us today?
Today is the start of #BlackHistoryMonth in the US. It is also the anniversary of #OtD 1 Feb 1960 in Greensboro, NC, when four Black college students refused to move from a Woolworth's lunch counter after they were denied service stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1096...
February 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM
What can history teach us today?
Tell me 5 classes you took in college.
Shakespeare
Women’s Literature
Renaissance Literature
Research in Literary Studies
Teaching English in the Secondary School
Can you guess what I do for a living?! 😂
Shakespeare
Women’s Literature
Renaissance Literature
Research in Literary Studies
Teaching English in the Secondary School
Can you guess what I do for a living?! 😂
Tell me 5 classes you took in college.
Shakespeare
Communication and the Face
Biofeedback
Linguistics and Literary Theory
Arabic
Shakespeare
Communication and the Face
Biofeedback
Linguistics and Literary Theory
Arabic
Tell me 5 classes you took in college.
Conversational Spanish
History Of The South
Afro Caribbean Dance
Sociology 101
Psychology 101
Conversational Spanish
History Of The South
Afro Caribbean Dance
Sociology 101
Psychology 101
February 1, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Tell me 5 classes you took in college.
Shakespeare
Women’s Literature
Renaissance Literature
Research in Literary Studies
Teaching English in the Secondary School
Can you guess what I do for a living?! 😂
Shakespeare
Women’s Literature
Renaissance Literature
Research in Literary Studies
Teaching English in the Secondary School
Can you guess what I do for a living?! 😂
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Out today: THE CROWN'S SILENCE
I'm delighted to share that my new book is officially out! It traces the British monarchy's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade and colonial slavery over hundreds of years. Please buy a copy, tell your library, & spread the word. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
I'm delighted to share that my new book is officially out! It traces the British monarchy's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade and colonial slavery over hundreds of years. Please buy a copy, tell your library, & spread the word. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
January 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Out today: THE CROWN'S SILENCE
I'm delighted to share that my new book is officially out! It traces the British monarchy's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade and colonial slavery over hundreds of years. Please buy a copy, tell your library, & spread the word. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
I'm delighted to share that my new book is officially out! It traces the British monarchy's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade and colonial slavery over hundreds of years. Please buy a copy, tell your library, & spread the word. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
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Everyone, please be careful while shoveling snow and ice and take breaks. This is tough work — especially in these extremely cold temperatures — and it can be dangerous. Take care of yourselves, Kentucky.
January 31, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Everyone, please be careful while shoveling snow and ice and take breaks. This is tough work — especially in these extremely cold temperatures — and it can be dangerous. Take care of yourselves, Kentucky.
12 books read in January.
January 31, 2026 at 3:18 PM
12 books read in January.
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As Black History Month approaches, a reminder that HORROR NOIRE, the best-reviewed documentary of 2019, is at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, but is still not “Certified Fresh” because there are only 38 reviews (RT says limited release movies require 40). Is this the year? Will you answer the call?
January 31, 2026 at 2:29 PM
As Black History Month approaches, a reminder that HORROR NOIRE, the best-reviewed documentary of 2019, is at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, but is still not “Certified Fresh” because there are only 38 reviews (RT says limited release movies require 40). Is this the year? Will you answer the call?
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Created by Heather crawford
January 30, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Created by Heather crawford
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Pedro Pascal pays tribute to Catherine O'Hara:
“Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always ❤️
The one and ONLY #CatherineOHara”
“Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always ❤️
The one and ONLY #CatherineOHara”
January 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Pedro Pascal pays tribute to Catherine O'Hara:
“Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always ❤️
The one and ONLY #CatherineOHara”
“Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always ❤️
The one and ONLY #CatherineOHara”
Hazel is celebrating by settling in for a good nap.
January 30, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Hazel is celebrating by settling in for a good nap.
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I’m careful with “genius”—I’m even careful with “artist”—but Catherine O’Hara was both and we scarcely deserved her.
January 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I’m careful with “genius”—I’m even careful with “artist”—but Catherine O’Hara was both and we scarcely deserved her.
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Exeunt, leading Katherine.
January 30, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Exeunt, leading Katherine.
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This is Peaches. She was found as a stray with two breaks in her back leg, leaving a fragment of bone floating between the fractures and causing severe pain. She needs surgery and a plate implant for the chance to walk comfortably again. Help her below ❤️🩹
1510.fan/peaches-bsd
1510.fan/peaches-bsd
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This is Peaches. She was found as a stray with two breaks in her back leg, leaving a fragment of bone floating between the fractures and causing severe pain. She needs surgery and a plate implant for the chance to walk comfortably again. Help her below ❤️🩹
1510.fan/peaches-bsd
1510.fan/peaches-bsd
I just paid off my house.
January 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM
I just paid off my house.
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This isn't a joke. This is important. Not everybody can be out holding the line, but they're still doing what they can.
![Post in the Hand Embroidery Group:
I don't know what else to do.
[Photo of a stitched canvas with the words FUCK ICE]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dtgy62tymnpbnzozbpgnov56/bafkreib24us4mtw6dnzxwyxtrtnuh5zjxy4es5jngqfvgiwhsq6oqovgze@jpeg)
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Let us RESIST this regime with stitches today.
[Photo of stitched canvas with words Resist]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dtgy62tymnpbnzozbpgnov56/bafkreie3z7ndyfot3gs2tbspdwfypd6njalwlvkz7gil2ufdagxosapxjy@jpeg)
![Post in the Hand Embroidery Group:
[Stitched quote from Anne Frank: "What is done cannot be undone, but one can prevent it from happening again."]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dtgy62tymnpbnzozbpgnov56/bafkreif7qlfdml6ituelfy5m3t2xxrp2ejjvqw6yadfhymwjnzp7twmzim@jpeg)
January 26, 2026 at 12:51 AM
This isn't a joke. This is important. Not everybody can be out holding the line, but they're still doing what they can.
Currently reading
January 25, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Currently reading