Meet Lenny Oppedisano - our 2019 Advisor of Excellence! bigpicture.org/apps/pages/ind… cc: Susan Osborn

Are your high school kids acting like middle schoolers? Middle schoolers acting like elementary kids? If so you’re not alone. Socially & academically many students are 1.5 yrs behind where they “should” be. It’s not your fault. Don’t give up. This year is a marathon not a sprint.

I was a teacher for (many) years before discovering I really wasn't teaching. I was talking, assigning, grading. And I thought I was teaching. Truly. I wasn't. I didn't start teaching until I learned to respond to each kid's learning. That is where/when I become a teacher.

"I am...You are...WE ARE...leaders for change." -the always-inspiring Rodney Davis, CU Class of '22 and one of this year's recipients of the William C. Clifton Fighting for Justice Award, at our largest graduation ever last Saturday. Apply Today: bit.ly/apply-to-cu

So true. 🙌

Love this! 🧡

Advice learned from my mom, a 37 year retired educator: “If you always do what’s best for kids there will always be a place for you in education. You will also piss some people off along the way. Get used to it.” Tag a teacher who always does what’s best for kids👇. #thatonekid

Seniors starting our graduation tree 🌳 Sweet Home Central School District Mike Ginestre, Ed.D. Scott Johnson Scott Wolf Big Picture Learning SHHS

Our own Christopher Emdin beginning his keynote about “taking risks” #TheBang2022 #HipHopEd

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This is what the Sweet Home Way is all about! Providing unique experiences for all of our Panthers! We are so excited to Welcome Mykel and Markies to Derek Dunstan 4th grade class! “I’m the future you.” “I can’t wait to play football.”Ready Academy Big Picture Sweet Home HS Football

Thank you to Miss DeLaPlante for welcoming Avionna a 101 starting her internship as an elementary teacher specializing in science 🧪 🔬🧫🔭 Mike Ginestre, Ed.D. Scott Wolf Big Picture Learning Casey Lamb sheila connors

Will always requote Elliot Washor when he says this: “it’s not how smart you are. It’s how you are smart”

Two words #teachers should eliminate: “I need.” I need you to sit down. I need you to take out your books. I need u to stop talking. Replace with “thank you for…” or “I’d appreciate if…” or “Would you mind?” #thatonekid

These two can be honorary Glendale Elementary School Lighthouse team members! Thanks for your help with setting up our spirit week, @MarkiesWilliam5 and Mykel ! Miss DeLaPlante Derek Dunstan Sweet Home Central School District

Our Ready Academy Harvest Fest was a delicious success today! Every year, teachers & staff at Ready Academy Big Picture cook their signature dishes & prepare a feast for their students. Thank you to everyone involved for making this special event a tradition! #WeAreSweetHome

A student of ours who is baking goodies for kids in the foster care system. If you have the capability and a desire to make a donation to her and help her find this project, it would be hugely appreciated. gofundme.com/f/d9crpz-help-… Mike Ginestre, Ed.D. Big Picture Learning Sweet Home Central School District

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