This has been my teaching philosophy for my entire career. Keeping it in the front of my mind as we begin this new school year! #legacy #weareEG @eghs

Can’t wait to meet my new students and see familiar faces next week! #Legacy

Early morning collaboration w the Bio team! Love that we can bounce ideas off one another and have fun as we plan lessons! Ask Mrs. Glosson about her student connectedness activity! #WeAreEG #legacy #EGBio @G_Gonzlz

EG Fierce girls volunteering at FMSC on their day off! Proud to serve w these strong women! #egfierce #WeAreEG #legacy @MrsLesniakEG @G_Gonzlz

Acid/Base Formative - Ss wrote a letter to gov't about causes, consequences & solutions to Acid Rain issues. Different way of assessing info & kids liked it! #WeAreEG @ElkGrove_HS #RealWorldScience

This student & I have had a rocky 2 years in Biology & then in Chemistry. His email reminded me that we teachers have to keep trying w/kids no matter what and sometimes, if we are lucky, we break through & succeed! @ElkGrove_HS #WeAreEG #Legacy

So proud to celebrate my student, Valeria, today at the Student of the Quarter Award ceremony! Kids like her fuel my hope in teaching & our collective future! Such a "feel-good" event to start the morning! @ElkGrove_HS #Legacy #WeAreEG

Cheering on ALL my kids (students & biological) at the Conant/Elk Grove Soccer game! @ElkGrove_HS #WeAreEG @ConantSoccer #Legacy

Be a Buddy - Twin Day with my Math/Science pals! @ElkGrove_HS #WeAreEG #Legacy

Our Cinderella's Closet Event sponsored by EGFierce was a huge success! 60+ kids made their prom fashion dreams come true! Thank you to everyone who donated & helped with this project! @ElkGrove_HS #WeAreEG #egfierce #Legacy @MrsLesniakEG @G_Gonzlz

Happy Pi Day from EGHS Math/Science! #Legacy #WeAreEG @ElkGrove_HS #3.14159

This is WHY we do what we do...to encourage & lift up kids who need us to see their worth & celebrate them! On those rough days, this is WHY! @ElkGrove_HS #WeAreEG #Legacy

Tough day for EL Chem - Ss did poorly on test & we needed to pause & I did some reteaching. It was frustrating for all of us, but I have faith it will pay off. I was proud Ss pushed through it! #GRIT @ElkGrove_HS #Legacy #WeAreEG

ILL - INI! Celebrating College Spirit Day at EGHS! @ElkGrove_HS #WeAreEG #Legacy

EGFierce hosted our Galentine's celebration with a "Strictly Self-Defense" class! We learned different physical techniques and discussed situational awareness & communication in relationships. #EGFierce #Legacy @ElkGrove_HS #WeAreEG @MrsLesniakEG @G_Gonzlz

Breaking News!!! I had a student who said balancing equations was fun & mastered it so quickly he voluntarily helped others in class learn the topic! This kid is a rockstar! #proudteacher #WeAreEG @ElkGrove_HS #Legacy

Getting to the HEART of Black HERstory - Black women scientists are featured to inspire the next generation! @ElkGrove_HS #WeAreEG #Legacy

"Have your DNA & Eat it Too!" Hands-on lab to reinforce structure of DNA for my EL Bio kids today! Perfect candy fuel before their ACCESS testing! @ElkGrove_HS #WeAreEG