My Favorite Teacher Cartoon Ever!

My oldest brother once gave me a copy of the following cartoon.  It went missing for several years, but it turned up last night like a little Christmas miracle.  Coincidence, I ask you, or shelf elf?

Here is its beauty:

Now rotate the image in your mind a full 180 degrees.  Voila:

I'm not sure a week and a half will accomplish the same, but here's hoping everyone has a joyous and refreshing holiday and a happy, healthy New Year!