A teacher has the intellect of a philosopher, the stamina of an athlete, the patience of a saint, and the pay of a teacher.

Your poor teacher endures chaotic classrooms, parent-teacher conferences, edicts from the principal, homework thats incomplete, and complaints from school boards, principals, assistant principals, hall monitors, parents, and other teachers. Even more impressive: your teacher puts up with you. This long-suffering professional deserves a reward, and a nice, shiny apple just won’t cut it. No, your teacher deserves a few good laughs.

From award-winning comedy writers Gene Perret and daughter Linda Perret, these 175 original one-liners will give teachers all the laughs of a night out at a stand-up comedy club in the quiet of their own bed. (Lets face it, thats where all teachers want to be after a long day in the classroom.)Teachers Lessons Last a Lifetime (or at Least Until the Next Exam)will make teachingand consequently, learningmore fun.