“She has delicated her life to education - but teaching is not just what she does - it’s who she is!” 👩🏼‍🏫

They are watching the news, they are watching their families, they are watching us and how we speak, react and treat them today. ❤️ If you think your students aren’t affected because of their young age..you’re not thinking hard enough.

I Promise To Teach Love ❤️ #inclusiveteaching #1stgraderocks #teacherheart

Optimism is a habit. You must actively train your mind to see the potential for positive among the equally possible negative outcome. So for today, catch yourself assuming the worst and pause to consider the best. It just might be the difference you need.

It’s that time of year again (finally!) heading back to the classroom. 👩🏻‍🏫 Some of you have already asked - so if you are looking to help create our colorful & inviting environment- choose an item off the list & send free through Amazon! ❤️ #clearthelist amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

As you start planning for day 1️⃣ with students, consider this Trauma Sensitive Classroom approach instead #TraumaSensitive #Trauma #RestorativeJustice #RestorativePractices

15+ years later and I still smile setting up pictures on my teacher desk. Best physics teacher/principal/assistant superintendent/mentor there is! Forever grateful our paths crossed in my 11th grade yr, while making some big career/life decisions. Joshua Weaver Seneca Valley

Now more than ever! This 🙌🏽 #BuildingHOPEedu #teachthewholechild

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‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️ - Back by popular demand for the 2021-2022 school year. The Self-Care September Calendar has arrived just in time for tomorrow! #SelfCare #SelfCareSeptember #RestorativePractices

Wonderful story! Illustrations grabbed the attention of my little ones, but the words helped them focus on what’s really important 💜#selflove #firstweek #1stgraderocks Paula Summers

July 1st marks another new beginning ✨as a Kindergarten Learning Center Autism teacher at Darnestown ES in MCPS! Leaving some amazing friends at Gaithersburg ES, but I’m excited and grateful to be joining the team at DES! ❤️ #kindergartenteacher #autismteacher

❤️so proud of all you do, at work and at home!

We have been preparing all week and look forward to greeting our students at tomorrow’s (Thursday) open house at 2:30. PTA popsicle party to follow.

Darnestown families, we look forward to seeing you at our Parent Expo on Monday.

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Are you letting other people cause you to become dysregulated and even lose your sense of calm? Find out what 90 seconds can do for you. #thecalmernetwork #empathyjunkie #traumainformed #mentalhealth #wellness #mindfulness l #traumainformedleadership #healthyworkplaceculture

Julie IS an icon! This is awesome. Congrats!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

I am so grateful to ASCD for supporting me through this journey! I hope the book provides some inspiration to educators everywhere!