Praise for They Never Taught Us That "Andrea has made such a name for herself as a rare individual who can grasp the strange, tumultuous experience of school from both the student's perspective, but also the adult's! This understanding, along with her years of experience, makes her a shoe-in for anyone looking to gain insight into surviving this career. Her book They Never Taught Us That will hit home for anyone who has spent time in or around a classroom. Teachers, students, parents, creepy estranged uncles, you'll all see the benefits of letting Andrea paint the picture of the educational experience. We all want to survive being in a school, this is by far the best way to do it!" --Tyler Jackowski, teacher and content creator (@TylerJackowskiOfficial) "Andrea Forcum is a teacher's teacher. Her unique blend of humor, self-deprecating storytelling, and honest reflections on sustainable teaching is exactly what every new and aspiring educator needs to hear as they step into the classroom." --Charles Fournier, teacher and award-winning producer of Those Who Can't Teach Anymore "Andrea blends humor and storytelling to create the book that will serve as a lifeline for every new teacher. She skips the fluff, delivers what truly matters, and somehow makes it impossible to put down." --Philip Lindsay, teacher, comedian, and content creator (@mr_phlindsay_sped) "Andrea Forcum is one of those rare people who can tell a classroom horror story and somehow make you laugh, cry, and feel deeply seen all in the same paragraph.

I've known Andrea personally for years through our online friendship which then translated into a whole country comedy tour together. We have spent days and nights together traveling and doing shows and what you see on the pages is exactly who she is in real life. She is hilarious, compassionate, and relentlessly honest about what it actually means to be a teacher. This book isn't just a collection of 'crazy classroom stories' (though trust me, the crazy is absolutely there). It's a love letter to educators who show up every day juggling chaos, kids, policies, emotions, and their own sanity and still care. Andrea has a comedian's timing, a teacher's heart, and a deep respect for the profession that shines through every story. If you've ever taught, thought about teaching, or just wondered how teachers survive at all, this book will make you feel less alone and probably make you laugh way louder than you should. Andrea doesn't hold back and the result is something honest, cathartic, and wildly entertaining.

I love Andrea. I love her comedy. And I love how fiercely she advocates for teachers while still finding the humor in the madness. This book is proof that the funniest stories often come from the most compassionate people." --Gaspare Randazzo , teacher and stand-up comedian (@standuprandazzo) "Most of the picture perfect accounts on early 'TeacherTok' made me feel MORE behind as a first-year teacher, until 'Educator Andrea' stopped my prep period doomscroll. Her signature blend of sarcasm, humor, and heart gave me permission to just survive and celebrate my small wins. Now, her book delivers the kind of advice that the veteran teachers already know but can't always say out loud." --Lauren Cella, history teacher and content creator (@laurencella) "Educator Andrea will have you breathing a sigh of relief that you're not the only awkward teacher out there, while somehow delivering a full stand-up set between the pages.

With humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom, she speaks directly to new (and hopeful) teachers in a way that feels like a real conversation with your teacher bestie." --Lauran Woolley, M.Ed. (@mrs.woolleyin5th), educator and content creator.