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Wife, mother, teacher. Wonderful things happen when you educate a child for life and not just for college.

Michigan, USA
Joined December 2015
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2025 NEA National Teacher of Excellence Award winner - Matt Hamilton “When kids feel valuable they act valuable”
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2026 Rising Educator Conference with Novi Teacher Cadets! @NCSD @NoviHighSchool
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Life & Leadership classes as so excited to start our hydroponic garden! Let the growing begin!! @NoviEdFound @NCSD
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I understand this was an unprecedented storm but my 7O+ years old parents are going on 7 days tomorrow with no power! Come on @GLECooperative, you have to do better!
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Officer-involved shooting suspect: Armed and Dangerous. Do not approach. Contact #911 or MSP with information regarding Michael Lopez's whereabouts. ATF is actively supporting Melvindale PD and MSP on the scene. LOPEZ: Brown Hair/Eyes, 6'1" and 245 pounds @mspmetrodet
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Sightless puzzles…learning the importance of language and communication.
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3 Truths About Leadership: 1. Leadership isn’t about gaining power. It’s about empowering others. 2. Great leaders succeed because they bring out the greatness in others. 3. You don’t have to be great to serve but you have to serve to be a great leader.
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🚨PUBLICS ASSISTANCE REQUEST🚨:MSP Brighton Post requesting assistance with locating a missing endangered person. Theresa Slavic, 57 years old last seen on 07/10 in Pinckney, Livingston County in a black 2013 Mercedes SUV. If you see her contact MSP Brighton at 810-227-1051
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"MASLOW BEFORE BLOOM" simply means that basic human needs need to be addressed before learning can occur. If a student is hungry, tired, or scared—give them food, a nap, or a hug. It seems so simple. It is simple. It is also very effective. #MaslowBeforeBloom
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Everyone concerned about teacher shortages should do everything they can to pass the Social Security Fairness Act and end the Windfall Elimination Provision. Under the WEP, teachers do not receive the Social Security benefits they AND their spouses pay into.
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Kindness counts! 🧡
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Go vote for Reganne Bennett for 2023 Softball Player of the year! statechampsw.com/2023-softba… @regannebennett @StateChampsW
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Scenes from @noviglax #novipride
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Proud of my students for their donations to Wish Week! Now off to make them the cookies I promised!
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Congrats to Mya, Paige, Tessa and the entire @NoviGirlsHoops team on their district championship win. Way to play ladies!!
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ENDANGERED PERSON BLUE HONDA CRV MI LICENSE CFK5423
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Due to low temperatures and widespread power outages, the Civic Center will be open continuously to residents throughout the day and night until power is restored. Please share with neighbors who may be in need and visit cityofnovi.org/stay-connecte… for more information.
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John Hao is an international student from China who was a victim of the shooting at MSU on Monday night. His injuries include being paralyzed from the chest down and as he recovers the financial burden will be substantial. Please donate if you can gofundme.com/f/help-needed-f…
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