My VNPSs are set up and the conversations commence! Half of my classes engaged in the Count to 100 challenge. The other half, split 25. Amazing collaboration among students. I am so excited for this year! #ThinkingClassroom #iteachmath BHMSBobcats

It was doing so well! Lasted until 1 or so! Here’s my temperature check as of 2:25 pm. #thisisliterallyNOTcool

Gave my kids the tax collector task today up at the VNPSs. We had great conversations about starting strategies, prime numbers, and factors. The most money made was $50! Teachers, what about you? Picture of the problem for reference #buildingthinkingclassrooms #ThinkingClassroom

Send help 🔥😭 #thisisliterallyNOTcool Poway Unified BHMSBobcats

Gave my kids the painted cube task today. See photo for reference. The algebra that emerged was beautiful 🥺 a group came up with this expression 8 + [12(x-2)] + [6(x-2)] + (x-2)^3 where x is the edge length of the cube. Each term is an answer to a question. 🔥🔥

A highlight of my day was when I had the support of teachers and office staff when my cookies got stuck in the vending machine. If this isn’t collaboration, I don’t know what is. 😂Yes, I got my cookies! BHMSBobcats

Almost forgot the temperature check. This was my thermostat at 7:45 am. The AC worked until 1. Then a high of 81 in my classroom by the end of the day. #thisisliterallyNOTcool Poway Unified BHMSBobcats

#PUSDTake5Challenge Get to know #TeamPUSD! Make a copy of the Canva template here: bit.ly/Take5TeamPUSD and tell us about yourself. Tag a PUSD colleague and keep it going! Your turn Megan Gross @jamielynne1212 @michaelgizzo

Week 1 of my Masters Program is coming to a close. Doing a lot of self-reflection as the first step toward becoming a culturally proficient leader. Bringing it back to my classroom, I am beginning to look at my grading practices. I have much to learn, but so little time 😅

CALIFORNIA: We’re now in a Flex Alert. What does that mean? We all need to conserve as much energy as possible during this record breaking heatwave. Here’s what to do until 9pm tonight: - Set thermostats to 78 - Turn off unnecessary lights - Avoid using large appliances

Week 3 of my masters program is coming to a close. I had the privilege of watching Maria Hinojosa’s TED Talk “From Invisible to Visible.” It reviews the importance of diverse perspectives. I would highly recommend it! #diversity #RepresentationMatters

Fun day of learning at the Poway Unified Professional Growth Day. Started things out with Traci Jackson learning about building curiosity in the math classroom. About to learn more about inclusion with Dr. Shelley Moore, PhD

This must be tweeted every Halloween. I don’t make the rules.

Happy Halloween! This firefighter saved a cat from a tree today!