Frazz by Jef Mallett follows the adventures of an unexpected role model: an elementary-school janitor who's also a Renaissance man. While he's sweeping the hall, he's whistling Beethoven. Or Lyle Lovett. He paints the woodwork in the classrooms; he paints a Da Vinci on the cafeteria wall. He's a trusted authority figure who is every kid's buddy. He took the janitor's job while he was a struggling songwriter, and when he finally sold a hit song, he decided to stay on at school. Frazz appears in 200 newspapers worldwide, including the Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune and Detroit News. "A few years back, I wrote and illustrated a children's book," says Mallett. "When I was traveling around reading it at school assemblies, I noticed that often, the most respected, best-liked grown-up in the building was the janitor. And I thought, 'Hmm, there's a comic strip in that.'" Often praised for its intelligent wit, gentle spirit and effortless diversity, Frazz won a Wilbur Award from the Religion Communicators Council in 2003 and 2005 for excellence in communicating values and ethics.
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Gator007 said, about 1 year ago
At least you had accomplish something TEACHERS!!!
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said, about 1 year ago
I can’t stand it when athletes showboat for doing their job (like a tackle making a tackle). A home run and acing a quiz, though, are both a bit special.
FUNG1 said, about 1 year ago
Another fine strip. Thanks!
I look forward to this strip every day!
atwich said, about 1 year ago
me two
rshive said, about 1 year ago
A certain amount of justice involved in being able to do that. You’ve done your job well.
icky mudd said, about 1 year ago
yeeaahh!! Good job,teach.
Bdaysuit said, about 1 year ago
Me three
Strod said, about 1 year ago
That boy looks like Frazz’s son.
Varnes said, about 1 year ago
That really is the best part of being a teacher….well….except maybe for June, July and August!
Elderflower said, about 1 year ago
I had to read it twice to get it,. then thought awwww, that’s sweet.
tigre1 said, about 1 year ago
Here’s to the wonderful teachers in our lives. My parents moved a lot when I was young…I went to 19 different grade schools…and while leaving friends wasn’t the best, knowing all those GREAT teachers, their methods and love, has been really good for me ALL my life…thanks to you all, each and every one…the direct transmission of culture, teachers, librarians, our families, and kind adults…
Konabill said, about 1 year ago
me four
Rainfoot said, about 1 year ago
Actually clipped this one out of the newspaper today, thought the batting coach looks more like the Detroit Tigers great manager Jim Leyland.
praidt said, about 1 year ago
This reminds me of a study done some years ago. Kids who were having trouble in class were instructed by the researchers to ask the teacher to explain something and after the explanation say “Oh, now I understand.” Their grades improved noticeably.
Night-Gaunt49 said, about 1 year ago
Teachers get dumped on too much in our society and not helped enough with their jobs.