Indira Neville’s year back in the classroom
After a decade away from the whiteboard, educator and comic artist Indira Neville has returned to teaching – and she’s drawing about it. In this comic series, Indira shares a glimpse into her days at school, capturing what’s changed, what’s stayed the same and what she never saw coming.
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