This #unpluggedcoding Knolling project sent me to my happy place♥️ I could have worked on this for hours if I had more supplies 😆 TY Joel Maker Educator for such a wonderful lesson, including the backstory that went along with this. Infosys Foundation USA #InfyPathfinders

Using mimicry of an animal to create a prototype for something helpful:I'm always looking for ways to get around John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD faster. Why not slide/roll on my belly like a penguin! DJespersen can be first to model Maker Educator Infosys Foundation USA #InfyPathfinders #MECBootcamp

Thank you for sharing this beautiful mashup Maker Educator youtube.com/watch?v=2aQyku… Infosys Foundation USA #MECBootcamp #InfyPathfinders

Another great share from Maker Educator TY! #MECBootcamp #InfyPathfinders whiterocklocators.com/blog/imagine-i…

Rcv'd this message from an ESY parent & it warmed my heart tremendously. I was so nervous about working virtually w/ a group of littles w/ special needs that I had no rapport w/, but @SpedCurrLBUSD put together some wonderful content making summer school a blast! #proudtobeLBUSD

Help my students get the supplies needed to have a successful distance learning experience w/ hands on materials to keep their attention, develop fine motor skills, & offer visual supports for learning. TODAY ONLY, all donations will be MATCHED! TY! donorschoo.se/e/5pnMKXibS8

I am beyond amazed & so thankful for the generosity of so many people today. Within five hours of posting two DonorsChoose projects for my classroom, BOTH got funded! AND I have over $100 in donated DC gift cards just waiting for our next project! TY so much to our donors <3

So excited for distribution day John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD ! Most of the materials for our learning toolkit were donated by generous individuals that know the importance of hands on learning and want to see our Room 5 Friends be successful! #proudtobeLBUSD @SpedCurrLBUSD

Happy Halloween 🎃 from Zoom Room 5! We won’t let a 🦠 stand in our way of tradition! Definitely the cutest little M&M’S around! John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD #proudtobeLBUSD

Remembering our fun filled feast before we left for break and feeling excited to see the smiling faces of our Room 5 littles! So grateful for the memories that we continue to make during distance learning! #proudtobeLBUSD #allmeansall John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD

Doing a little spring cleaning in the classroom and ran across this “note to self” thanks to Maker Educator from Infosys Foundation USA Pathfinder Winter Institute 2020 before we knew how drastically things were going to change. Can’t wait for all the learning to come this summer!

Ran across this great photo in a John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD photo album dating back to 1923 of an alumna Maker & engineer taking matters into her own hands after the Long Beach earthquake distroyed the school exactly one month prior to this photo being taken Maker Educator #proudtobeLBUSD

Amazing inclusivity for summer!! Check it out. #proudtobeLBUSD

Reflecting on #summerSEAL this week John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD w/ 1st grade students & so appreciative for all of the hard work & planning put in by @LBSchools teams to support students & ensure a fun summer program! We’re having a blast while growing our ❤️’s on the daily! #proudtobeLBUSD

Cutest little pumpkins in the John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD patch! We had such a fun day of festivities, starting our morning off with guest read alouds, a costume parade after school, and wrapping up with trunk-or-treating! MissPahnohzah 4InclusionShiz #proudtobeLBUSD

Donations to our classroom are currently being MATCHED! donorschoo.se/e/rBZUCLD22nb Please help us get headphones for each of our scholars! MissPahnohzah @DamonJespersen John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD #proudtobeLBUSD

#TeacherAppreciationWeek2022 is ending with our BIGGEST giveaway yet! 5⃣ winners will get to choose one of our *Digital* Products. That's right, you get to CHOOSE your PRIZE!! To enter: Retweet & comment what digital product is on your wishlist!

We have a collaborative co-teaching classroom comprised of students who are neurotypical and with special needs. Our kindergarten students are such enthusiastic learners! Thank you! #clearthelists amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

Check this out John G. Whittier Elementary LBUSD! This is a great food resource for anyone in our community! We’re grateful for our Help Me Help You partnership! #TheWhittierWay #ProudToBeLBUSD @LongbeachUSD Jill Baker, Ed.D. Juan M. Benitez Councilwoman Suely Saro

Please help us get our DonorsChoose project funded! All donations are currently being doubled and donations are tax deductible! donorschoose.org/project/making…