Not all teachers leave a positive impact—some leave students with stories that are shocking, frustrating, or just plain toxic.
From wild power trips to outright cruelty, these educators got called out online for behavior that had no place in a classroom.
Whether it was punishing students for things beyond their control, playing blatant favorites, or just making life miserable for no reason, these posts highlight the kind of teachers no one wants to remember.
Here are some of the worst offenders people have shared.
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13. A Teacher In Texas Asking Students To Rate Their Book 5 Stars In Order To Get A’s
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24. Was Told I Wasn’t Allowed To Write My Math Test Unless I Put My “Vape” Away
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27. My sister’s third grade teacher doesn’t know how to spell “about”
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30. Had A Project In Art Class And I Put It In My Art Journal Without Thinking. I Turned It In With A Bookmark And Asked Her Not To Go Through It. I Got It Back With This On Every Page
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35. Teacher Wrote My Son’s Name On His Blanket In Sharpie. The Blanket Has His Name All Over It
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