(he/him/él) MS World Language Teacher 👨🏻🏫🏳️🌈 Community Educator/Organizer w/ @ERASERacism
Long Island, NY
Joined January 2019
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The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs at Hills East & Hills West each hosted tables today in recognition of National Coming Out Day, a day that encourages people to "come out" in support of schools that are safe, nurturing and free from anti-LGBTQ+ bullying and harassment. (1/2)
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The Rising Stars Academy held their kick-off activities for their new 6th grade class, including ice-breaking & team-building activities to get to know one another, activities to get to know their new schools better, & conversations about character & goal setting. #HHHCSD
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Let’s talk about language-rich environments.
One of the determining factors in both the speed at which your child develops language and the size of his/her early vocabulary is exposure to (direct & interactive) caregiver speech.
Even before your baby is using language conventionally, he/she is soaking up all of yours. (And I do mean ALL… keep it G-rated.)
One way to support your baby’s language/brain development is to narrate your life together. (Engage your child by talking about the steps you’re taking as you fold the laundry, for example. Or describe what you’ve received as you sort through the mail.)
This grandpa gets a gold star here - not only narrating, but turning the simple act of rolling a ball back and forth into a thrilling TV sports play-by-play that includes the baby’s name and actions over and over.
What a lucky little guy to be so immersed in language. He’ll be better off for it… just you wait and see!
What strategies have you used to ensure your child is surrounded by interactive talk?
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SO proud of my students from @EraseRacism Student Task Force who facilitated important conversations with @BLoveSoulPower at @ReimagineEdTC today. #reimagineedtc #resi2023
Happy RESI! Our @EraseRacism Student Task Force Members are presenting today! #resi2023 #reimagineedtc @ReimagineEdTC
ALT Charlyn Henderson is on stage at a podium introducing today’s attendees. The title on the screen behind her reads “Antiracist Education: It’s Just Good Teaching.” There are three empty seats on the stage beside her.
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To close out #NFLW23 last Friday, students at West Hollow participated in a spirit day representing their country's culture or colors. Thursday was all about the Spanish-speaking world & students virtually "ran with bulls," climbed Machu Picchu & even had a tomato fight! #HHHCSD
Hearing from important LGBTQ+ student + adult voices this morning at @LGBTeach w/ @AthleteAlly
ALT Three students from the HB Thompson’s GSA speaking to an audience at the LGBTeach conference. The logo is on the screen behind them.
ALT a picture of an audience at the LGBTeach Conference listening to AC Dumlao (they/he) on Zoom
ALT a picture of an audience at the LGBTeach Conference listening to Kerry (he/him) speak. There is a picture of a hockey team behind him.
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The Rising Stars Academy held their annual kick-off activities for their new 6th grade class including team-building activities, getting to know their new school buildings better, a mindfulness program, and conversations about character and goal setting. #HHHCSD
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Students studying Spanish at West Hollow recently celebrated their accomplishments on the National Spanish Exam. The 28 participating students earned 1 gold medal, 4 silver medals, 6 bronze medals, 12 honorable mentions and 6 participation awards. #HHHCSD
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West Hollow's 6th Grade Rising Stars gathered for their first ever virtual pajama party on Zoom where they celebrated their accomplishments from the first half of the school year & presented personal "ME" poems based on George Ella Lyon's "Where I'm From." #HHHCSD @alreadylily
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Students from the Hills East Spanish Honor Society, Spanish Club & Art Honor Society collected over 200 toys for the Emily Meyer Foundation over the past month. The Emily Meyer Foundation, run by a high school junior, distributes toys to local children's hospitals. #HHHCSD
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Art & World Language students at West Hollow collaborated on an project for Dia de los Muertos. After discussing the celebration of “The Day of the Dead”, the art students created relief prints & the Spanish students wrote fictitious stories based on a print. #HHHCSD
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For #PrideMonth, the students of the West Hollow Proud GSA created a celebratory hallway display to encourage inclusivity and support for our LGBTQ+ students. #HHHCSD
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The evidence is clear . Masking saves lives @MalverneUFSD nytimes.com/2021/08/10/opini…
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Its been a difficult year for students and teachers alike but as the school year winds down, you should be proud of all that you’ve accomplished.
And to those graduating – Congratulations! We are all rooting for you. 🎓
To celebrate #EarthDay this week, my 11th graders are reading @angryburrito’s article in @nytimes to learn about Berta Cáceres, her environmental activism, and her legacies.
