Message to teens and everyone: Your identity will never be found on social media or in the opinion of others. You are a child of God and you are loved!

To recognize women making history this month, we’re asking our very own elementary school students to share one of their role models – a leader they aspire to be. Today, as part of our LeadHERship series, we're featuring Farida from Dominion Trail ES. (Michelle Obama)

It’s a Jolly Holiday with DTES 5th grade! Our two dress rehearsals went great and we are so excited for our first show tonight. See you at 6pm! ☂ 🦜 Dominion Trail Music Dominion Trail ES Jeff Joseph

For real though. 🙌

Some things standardized tests don’t measure: •Sense of Wonder. •Resourcefulness. •Motivation. •Creativity. •Critical Thinking. •Self-discipline. •Resilience. •Endurance.

Discomfort leads to growth. If you want to get better you have to be willing to be uncomfortable.

Congrats to @bennfranciss_ He hit one thousand followers on twitch during his one year twitch anniversary! 💙

Find yourself a principal that brings in their grill and tent and cooks in the rain for you. Thanks Mr. Joseph for the yummy lunch today! Jeff Joseph Dominion Trail ES

May in education is like a mirage. You can see the end right in front of you, but it’s not really there yet. There are many steps to find the true end. Supporting one another, taking one step at a time & focusing on the goal- student well being & success. #strongertogether

So excited to work with these two ladies, Mrs. Francis and Mrs. Lair, Being recognized as outstanding Special Education Teachers at the SEAC awards ceremony. ⁦Loudoun SEAC⁩

Kindness counts! 🧡

DTES has amazing site based subs!!

What a fun day. Speed dating DTES style and then House Olympics. Sorry about the water balloons. Ha. So much fun. Love these people.

Students connecting and collaborating with their peers! ❤️5th grade Gina Lindendeldar Jeff Joseph

Teaching the students to find their zone! Zones of Regulation

Students with disabilities are general education students first. They have incredible potential, like all learners, and bring unique superpowers to the classroom. Inclusion makes learning better for everyone! #EDBusTour22 #RoadToSuccess

What a gift waiting for me when I got to work this morning! Grateful that I am up early enough to see this beauty!

First 5th grade science project of the year! How many drops of water can you get on a penny? 59 is the record! Gina Lindendeldar