09-07-2025
SL Rockfish
Credit - Courtesy Sarah Roecklein
Why do words that end in -ough have so many pronunciations? What's the deal with the different ways to say the word read? And how, exactly, do you say Worcestershire? Anyone who speaks English knows a universal truth: the language is deeply confusing. Milwaukee educator turned TikTok teacher Sarah Roecklein—known online as SL Rockfish—is here to help. On her @englishmakesnosense account, she breaks down the oddities of grammar, idioms, and pronunciation with clarity and humor.
A 20-plus-year veteran of Milwaukee Public Schools, Roecklein joined TikTok in 2020 and started sharing accessible educational videos that March, just as the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered classrooms and pushed students into remote learning. Her content met the moment, but she didn't stop when lockdown ended; instead, her focus sharpened and her audience grew. Today, the 61-year-old has 2.1 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, and in early 2025, TikTok included her on its global Discover List of creators to watch.
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