Proud to be a teacher. Proud Momma of a Wakefield Runner. Wakefield class of ‘99. All opinions expressed here are my own. She/Her/Hers
Arlington, VA
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Came across this while cleaning. Realize I am fortunate to be adding to this collection, despite significant challenges… Teaching is a calling, and a privilege. What a nice, mid-summer reminder!! Wanted to take a picture before I put them away. 💕
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Can’t Hide Cougar Pride! Guess who won first place in the Real Food For Kids culinary challenge this year? Kenmore Cougars, led by Ms. Bilanchone! It was an awesome even. The team is elated and humbled to have won such an honor. @APSVirginia @APS_CTE @KenmorePTA
Our kitchen “crime scene.” Students were asked to find at least 20 kitchen safety mistakes. They are now creating presentations, using their detective skills and their immeasurable creativity, to solve the mystery of what happened to the gingerbread person. @APSKenmore #FACS
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8th grade FACS students learning team work and creative problem solving, using “The Boat Challenge.” Results were so impressive that I ran out of paper clips to use to measure how much weight their boats could hold! @APSKenmore #CTE #FACS
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On this last day of #PrideMonth, we hope all educators carry its spirit forward into future practices. You *can* create spaces where more LGBTQ students feel valued—where pride is encouraged and supported year-round.
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ALT A poster that reads, "I want my LGBTQ students to feel included, valued, safe, seen, heard, respected."
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”There are clear steps schools can take to decrease the abuse of trans students. Creating a sense of belonging, educating staff and students, and allowing youth to identify with their gender identity all helped.”
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The Six Most Effective Instructional Strategies for ELLs—According to Teachers edweek.org/teaching-learning…
“Biden also denounced numerous anti-LGBTQ bills being introduced by Republicans in state legislatures. He called the bills some of the “ugliest most un-American laws” and “bullying disguised as legislation.”
President @JoeBiden, surrounded by #Pulse victims' families and other modern-day trailblazers, signed historic legislation. Then he spoke about his administration's pro-LGBTQ record and his son Beau's desire to advocate for #LGBTQ people. bit.ly/3h1yWOq
The school board meeting was not even about CRT! But yes, systemic racism is real, and children deserve the opportunity to understand that so that they can do better than previous generations. #equity #antiracism #TransRightsAreHumanRights
Chaos erupts at Loudoun County school board meeting over trans students rights proposal bit.ly/3xKrG06
Loudoun County making national news because parents are protesting adopting inclusive policies to support Transgender students is an embarrassment. They are fighting to remain racist and transphobic? #ProtectTransKids #translivesmatter #blackTRANSlivesmatter
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2 people were arrested at a chaotic school board meeting in Loudoun County, VA after parents protested "critical race theory" and a policy to identify trans students using their correct pronouns.
Only 1 in 5 trans students are called by correct pronouns at school, says @HRC.
This is dangerous and harmful. If you call yourself an educator, but you actively harm student mental health by refusing to use their pronouns, YOU are the problem. washingtonpost.com/local/edu…
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T @mtmmwithmiller's anchor chart inspires group work that works!
How do you set the tone for supportive student discussions? #CollaborativeLearning #StudentVoice
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Everyone has the right to seek safety and be treated with dignity. This #WorldRefugeeDay, watch this powerful video from @georgetakei and sign our pledge to show your support for immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers coming to the US >>> pledge.amnestyusa.org/
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In honor of #FathersDay, we're uplifting this wonderful #PFLAGParentDay interview with @colinmochrie and his wife Debra McGrath. We love these supporting, affirming, and loving parents of a trans kid 🧡🌈 #PFLAGProud #ProtectTransKids
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Kenmore staff dances their way into summer! Have a safe, relaxing and fun summer Kenmore Cougars! @APSVirginia #summer2021