To see my "teacher capacity "education links, go to bottom of the page, or click directly on:
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UPCOMING SHOWS:
DURTY NELLY'S: DECEMBER 14, 2024
SPECIAL BIRTHDAY PERFORMANCE!
On August 24, Durty Nelly's hosted my sold-out 23-minute "Birthday Special" So many different guests from across the spectrum of my life attended. I was overwhelmed with appreciation!
My "Teacher American Hero"
Now, in "times of trouble", a political commentary.
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Living in Orange County, I avoid political jokes; however, when Trump appointed Linda McMahon, a WWE aficionado to be in charge of the Department of Education, I turned my despair into a "call to action" driven by the quote: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." My "Teacher American Hero Rap" is A "Teaching for Dummies" tutorial for DOE chairman Linda McMahon on just SOME skills teachers need to know and do! It stands as a beacon of sanity to counteract those who want to eliminate the DOE.
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Sometimes jokes present themselves and beg to be performed!
Enjoy my 90 second harrowing experience with a "Karen" at Starbucks.
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INTERNATIONAL SENSATION!
Las Angeles Performance 6/13/24
I enjoyed working with this "collection of Claires". In the middle of my act, my Apple Watch thought I had fallen...and was poised to call an ambulance. We had to stop the show for a few seconds so someone could turn off my watch. I should find a way to put that in my act. Best laughs of the night!
Durty Nelly Performances:
These different ten-minute clips all start with the same opening but include eight minutes of different routines selected from my hour and a half of material
Sept. 14, 2024
July 30, 2024
This routine includes two classic pieces from my education "repertoire": "Teacher American Hero" rap, celebrating all teachers know and can do, and lamenting my one teaching regret: teaching five-year-olds how to spell. The sold-out show included many teacher friends who felt my pain and appreciated the comic relief.
May 25
Thank you again to friends that continue to support my "Retired Teacher Passion Project."
I could not do this without you!
I could not do this without you!
DURTY NELLY'S
MAY 22 Ryan and Claire Ratfield
After 30 years, my son’s babysitters surprised my son, Ryan, and me. We gathered for our emotional reunion at Durty Nelly’s, where my son and I performed for them. The mutual love and respect took Ryan and my performances to a new level.
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Claire Ratfield
Featured Performer-20 minutes |
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DURTY NELLYS
May 11, 2024
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Mother's Day HeadlinerI performed as the "headliner" for this Mother's Day Special at Durty Nelly's. As always, I appreciate my "groupies" who continue to attend my shows. On this evening, I welcomed many new audience members.
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Ryan Ratfield
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January 13, 2024 |
My Education Vision: Teacher Capacity Building and Comedy
Education Links: claireonmedicare.com
TEACHER AMERICAN HERO

"Teacher: American Hero Rap" is my signature piece, capturing the daily trials and tribulations teachers face. Because it is 4 minutes long, and most clubs offer you 8 to 15 minutes, I rarely have the opportunity to perform the whole rap, so below I posted a practice tape.