When teachers feel valued and their strengths are utilized, they are 6 times more engaged at school and 3 times more likely to say they have a high quality of life. Now imagine the amazing learning environment they create for their students. It's game changing!

If you're free tomorrow, check out my academic sister's (Abi Ruiz) chat! I promise it will be worth it! 😍

It's official! 🙌 We are excited to announce a joint conference with National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) focusing on K–5/elementary literacy and mathematics, to be held June 17–19, 2024 in New Orleans. Read the latest news release and sign up to receive updates for the conference: nctm.link/4MMcj

I am so proud of the Apopka Students! 😍

So proud of my academic sister! Abi Ruiz you'll be amazing in this role! 🖤💛

We’re moving up! In the U.S. News Education 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings, UCF is ranked No. 12 in Counselor Education, No. 32 for Curriculum and Instruction, and No. 42 for Best Education Schools. ✨👇 ucf.edu/news/us-news-g…

So thankful Abi Ruiz invited me to share in this experience. Listening to Supt_Vazquez renews the passion for thoughtful relationships with students and families. Thank you for sharing your story. 💛🖤

I am so thankful for the people who have helped me on this journey! It feels surreal to be Dr. Blakeslee! 💙

Week 2 of Super Science Camp Apopka Elementary School OCPS is going deeper and practicing the content with games! Thanks Jill Adcock and the science department for the amazing opportunity for our kids!

Best Day Ever! Apopka Elementary School OCPS diving deeper into plant reproduction and parts by dissecting a flower. These girls shout out, "I feel like a scientist and I think I might want to be one!" Thank you Jill Adcock 😍 #bestjobever

I always enjoy time with these math minded friends! Day 2 tomorrow!

Had a great time presenting with my academic sister today at FCTM . Thank you hand2mind for sponsoring our session on aligning instruction to ensure our students' success! Shout out to my UCF Mathematics Education family for the support!

So excited for day 3 of FCTM and to learn from Abi Ruiz and Shane Wiggan

Love hearing Abi Ruiz speak about culturally relevant cognitively demanding tasks. 💛🖤 Thank you Abi and Shane Wiggan Such a great experience in working with the layered rubric approach.

ICYMI: Our next webinar on July 8 will take a deep dive into the recent position statement, Linking Research and Practice. Learn how to strengthen the connection between #research and practice in ways that are helpful in your day-to-day work of teaching: nctm.link/8Mk5Z

The immeasurable impact of @thestrokeofluck , Sarah Bush and Lisa Brooks and their program will live on in the 14 fellows! Thankful to be Dr. Blakeslee ✨️ Go Knights, Charge On! ✨️

So thankful to have been able to learn with and from Abi Ruiz ! An amazing educator and human! 💛🖤

What a great day at #FCTM2025 Having fun while learning and talking about Math! #FCTMath