All smiles on Blooket Day! Feedback from last year was we didn’t review the novel enough throughout the module. #icanfixthat Ellis Middle School @co_sumner Great Minds

Sporting my new Princeps gear for our first House Assembly today! Go Big Blue! 💙 Ellis Middle School

I love a good theme day. Welcome to Day One of All Quiet on the Western Front, 8th graders! * I do not own the rights to the music played in the video.* Ellis Middle School Heather Whitaker, Ed.S Wit & Wisdom English Great Minds #sumnerachieves

Red Ribbon Week Day 2: Somebody had to keep these teams in line today. Team Up Against Drugs – Jersey / Team Hat Day was a total victory! *insert touchdown dance* #RedRibbonWeek2022 #jerseyday Ellis Middle School

Red Ribbon Week Day 3: Student - “Mrs. Swanson, is your favorite color red?” Me - “I can’t help it I have more school spirit than you!” #WearRedDay #redribbonweek2022 Ellis Middle School

Yesterday, I was honored to be voted by my peers as the EMS Teacher of the Year. It is truly a privilege to work in the midst of amazing teachers daily. I have had many mentors, students, friends, & family members who've helped me become the teacher I am today. Ellis Middle School

Sometimes you just have to grab a’hold of trends and use them. Quick characterization review for M1-M2: Costume Contest Ellis Middle School Great Minds #spiritofhalloweenmeme #sumnerachieves

“Being different isn’t a bad thing. It means you’re brave enough to be yourself.” – Luna Loveg I was a lone red and black ship in a sea of orange today. May the best team win! #godawgs I can’t tell you how many times I told a student “you’re entitled to your wrong opinion.”

#SumnerAchieves Heather Whitaker, Ed.S Jill Swanson

Last lap starts tomorrow. 😅

Silent Discussion days are always my favorite days: silently support the claim your group is given by writing premises, pieces of evidence, and justifications. Ellis Middle School Heather Whitaker, Ed.S Sherri Holmes #sumnerachieves

When 8th graders are completely enthralled with The Outsiders as much as I was in middle school. #staygold Ellis Middle School Heather Whitaker, Ed.S Sherri Holmes #sumnerachieves

I had the opportunity to shadow a student to gain insights on the tediousness of students’ daily schedules. Quote of the day: Math Student: “It’s not fair. Their group has a teacher in it!” Me: “Dude. I’m an ELA teacher. I haven’t mathed in years.” Ellis Middle School #shadowastudent

After reading The Outsiders, Ss had to walk a mile in a character’s shoes in order to be empathetic with his/her situation. After writing a paragraph about how an event affected him/her, Ss had to illustrate their shoes. #theoutsiders #empathylesson Ellis Middle School #sumnerachieves

And this is why we do what we do. 🥰 Ellis Middle School

My favorite Hendersonville High senior graduated Friday, and I couldn’t be more proud. You’ll do great things, Hayden Cole. Go make the world a better place. #senior2023 #proudseniormom

Our faculty finished our last full day together with a reflective activity. Staff members used the star key to place colorful stars on others’ cards. What an awesome way to reflect on the year and show appreciation! Ellis Middle School #sumnerachieves

Our district’s kick-off assembly guest speaker!