#TFW You have successfully completed the @ISTEofficial Certification online professional development portion of your #istecert! I can’t wait for the next steps in the portfolio process 🙌🏼

In an attempt to show my coolness to my students, I said “You know, I met Miley Cyrus.” Without hesitation, Raymond goes, “Was it the Best of Both Worlds?” Let’s just say that someone got a visit to the prize box.

This was a big election year and I can see why Ellie’s platform of addressing anxiety and depression resonated with constituents. I know she will do a great job as Connecticut's Kid Governor®, especially with a great cabinet in place including Aaron, Jacob, Liliana, Maxence, Scarlet & Shaan.

Never stop learning! My students love ⁦Duolingo⁩, so I’ve started using it to learn Irish with my husband 🇮🇪

Congratulations to 4th grade teacher ELAINE HILL Elaine Hill at Academic Academy at Wallace Middle School in Waterbury Public Schools, recipient of Connecticut’s 2022-23 #MilkenAward and $25,000! Vin Balsamo Verna Ruffin Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz CT Dept of Education Charlene Russell-Tucker Jane Foley #LionPRIDE #EducateCT #CTTeachers

"MAY I HAVE THE ENVELOPE?" 4th grade teacher Elaine Hill was stunned when Jane Foley named her CT's #MilkenAward recipient Academic Academy at Wallace Middle School Waterbury Public Schools. Listen to that #LionPride! Vin Balsamo Verna Ruffin Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz CT Dept of Education Charlene Russell-Tucker #EducateCT #CTTeachers

I can think of no one more deserving of the CT #MilkenAward than my teammate, Miss Hill. The Academy is beyond proud of you and everything you do for us ♥️🦁#LionPRIDE Milken Family Fdn Waterbury Public Schools

Antonio was a member of Miss Hill’s first Grade 4 class that first year in the Academy — look how far they’ve come! #LionPRIDE ♥️🦁

You are allowed to grow at your own pace.

"I'm so proud of these students. I'm only here because of them." Waterbury teacher surprised with #MilkenAward fox61.com/video/news/loc… via FOX61 Keith McGilvery Elaine Hill Academic Academy at Wallace Middle School Waterbury Public Schools Vin Balsamo Verna Ruffin CT Dept of Education Jane Foley #EducateCT

"YOU are the strategy." -Susan Hopkins #Sketchnote via Kristin Wiens

I can’t wait to learn more about reigniting my math classroom at ATOMIC Math today!

Thank you to @lclineransome for taking time to visit the Academy this morning to share more about #FindingLangston and her experience as an author 📚

Excited to share that I completed the Modern Classrooms Project Mentorship Program! I can't wait to continue learning and growing as an educator 🎉

Whoo! One step closer to becoming a #GfECertifiedTrainer!

Principals, stock up on Post-it notes for fall! When you visit classrooms, leave a post it note on their desk telling them how lucky their students are to have them & share something you learned or enjoyed about the visit. I call them "Post-its of Praise"

You never know what teacher hat you will need each day. Today for me, it was “the one who gets pied in front of the school” 🥧🦁 The ultimate student revenge!

A little inspiration to keep you going, via educator @LisaRomanoEDU. #TeacherTwitter