English teacher, JEA Virginia State Director, TJ Media adviser, TV junkie. Not necessarily in that order. Opinions are my own and do not express those of FCPS.
Alexandria, VA
Joined July 2012
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Overheard at TJ: “That’s my lobster. I left it in the bathroom.”
One of my kids welded a lobster in prototyping. Left it in the bathroom.
I’m gonna miss this crazy place.
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From one favorite podcast to another - the best expert I know is @KnoxMcCoy of @PopcastPod fame.
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SO PROUD of Kasey!! Congrats!
Congratulations to our five Journalist of the Year finalists.
Delilah Brumer from @jeaNorCal
Julia Landy from @FSPA
Grace Hamilton from London
Haylie Stum from @TxAJE
Kasey Thompson from @VAJTA1
The 2023 JEA Journalist of the Year will be announced Saturday. #nhsjc
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There’s nothing better, guys. And for all my friends outside of Virginia, you’re welcome to join us! – at Springfield, VA
Register today for jCamp 2023 - a five-day, in-person workshop like nothing else in the state. We’ll be highlighting the best parts of jCamp on all our socials all week long! Make sure to register by April 1 for the best discount of the year! 📸: @bjenk76
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Fun fact: this happened to me about 17 years ago. My cat was too wily to be contained and figured out how to unzip her soft carrier before take-off. I was MORTIFIED, but it sure makes for a good story. – at Springfield, VA
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We need administrators who get it in every school. So excited for Daniel AND for the teachers and students he will support in the future! – at Springfield, VA
JEA names Daniel Sidwell of Freedom High School in Tampa, Florida, the 2023 recipient of the $1,500 Future Administrator Scholarship. Read more: jea.org/wp/blog/2023/01/30/s…
@dansidwellphotography @FSPA @TB_Times @TheFHSPatriots @HillsboroughSch @FHS_Revolution
@YBKFHS
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YOU GOT THIS! Let me know if you have questions or need help! – at Annandale, VA
Wrap up those award applications by Dec. 15.
• Diversity Award
• First Amendment Press Freedom Award
• Future Administrator Scholarship
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award
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This man is absolutely correct and should be vindicated. First Jacob Marley, THEN Past, Present and Future. But if it’s @TheMuppets Christmas Carol, it’s five. Jacob AND Robert Marley, then Past, Present and Future. @brettgoldstein knows what I’m talking about. – at Alexandria, VA
Still annoyed about being dinged at the office trivia game last year when I said the number of ghosts who visited Scrooge was four, not three.
I will die on this hill.
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All I want for Christmas……IS THIS. – at Atlanta, GA
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Today, we started discussing “Lord of the Flies” in class. All three classes were devastated that we never learn Piggy’s real name, and they have collectively decided to give him a new name, and refer to him as such. Front-runners include Timothy and Patrick. – at Alexandria, VA
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We’ve got three days before the YAOY deadline. Got questions? I might have answers! Need encouragement? I’m definitely your girl. Give me a shout anytime. – at Annandale, VA
Outstanding, innovative, exemplary. Just a few traits recognized by the H.L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year program. Applications are due by Oct. 15. Learn more: jea.org/wp/home/awards-honor…
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This is such a cool story. – at Alexandria, VA
The Library of Congress says it worked with curators and Capitol Police to make Lizzo playing James Madison’s flute happen safely last night. This is Lizzo practicing at the library on Monday. The 1813 flute was gifted to Madison and later saved by Dolley Madison. Photo from LOC.
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I see you! You should 1000% apply. And give me a shout if you have questions. – at Alexandria, VA
Outstanding, innovative, exemplary. Just a few traits recognized by the H.L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year program. Applications are due by Oct. 15. Learn more: jea.org/wp/home/awards-honor…
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