If you teach Black kids, it is your responsibility to spark conversations with them (and your colleagues) about race. If you don’t teach Black kids, it is your responsibility to spark conversations with your students (and your colleagues) about race. Discomfort is no excuse.

Another day, another set of books added to the class library 🤩

Purchased a Cricut today... Someone give me the strength to not label everything I own 😂😅

At this point I’ve forgotten what my living room looks like without classroom projects everywhere🙃

Say hello to my new home 🤩 *cue Michael Scott running around & screaming “It’s happening!!”*

Our leader Carrie Devaney putting in the work to make sure our 5th graders feel honored. Thanks for always leading by example! 🧡💛💚

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader Carrie Devaney !

My parnets have always “adpoted” a class and donated various items for the students... well now they’ve adopted my class & purchased over 250 books for my class library & supplies 😭💗

Samantha Wow, what a service to public education! Thank you mom and dad Rossello for sponsoring our Spirit Elementary teacher and helping our students!

Super excited about these gifts from my wishlist! Thank you so much! I am so grateful!❤️ @Jones_CudaCare Angie Guy Samantha

Advocating for our students of color is not a partisan play; it’s a moral imperative. It’s our job.

My heart is happy😭💓 So thankful for you both! @mst2552 Michelle Gaetjens

Book deliveries never get old 🤩

Extra thankful for sweet friends like @brill_kaitlyn 💛

UPDATE: BookOutlet sent me my order twice & instead of asking for them back they told me to give them away! Spirit Elementary teachers let me know if you want: - Strongheart - Voyage of the Dogs - Caterpillar Summer - Olga - Dragons in a Bag - 13 Hangmen - Twerp - Drita My Homegirl

"Challenges help me grow." Sketchnote via Kristin Wiens #GrowthMindset

My husband: He is crazy intelligent. He’s a teacher! Me proudly sitting back realizing his appreciation for teachers:

There wasn’t a note to tell me who sent flair pens but I’m thankful for whoever you are💛

The cutest mail with the cutest stickers🤩 Emily Budzilek