The 9/11 of Absence Excuses

New York’s darkest day, a disruptive student’s comic antics are just too much to bear. But eighteen months later, her tormented teacher gets the last laugh.

Illustration by Melissa Mendes

https://soundcloud.com/narratively/mike-stahl-narratively This story was recorded in front of a live audience at a special Narratively storytelling event in Brooklyn, New York. 

Live recordings produced and edited by Emon Hassan.

Hear more Tales from Tenacious Teachers, and listen to its sister collection Tales from Startled Students.