Heather
@monarch-wings.bsky.social
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Teacher 6th Grade Spanish Dual Language Immersion
Sewing, crocheting, Cricut, other crafts
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I love language! Fluent in English & Spanish, learning Japanese, dabbled in Vietnamese
Teacher 6th Grade Spanish Dual Language Immersion
Sewing, crocheting, Cricut, other crafts
Gamer
I love language! Fluent in English & Spanish, learning Japanese, dabbled in Vietnamese
It's not right to ask teachers to choose between their personal lives and making up for a curriculum's shortcomings.
The district is relying on people who "don't mind putting in the time". No, we work as long as we're paid for and what gets done gets done. Your data isn't my problem at that point
The district is relying on people who "don't mind putting in the time". No, we work as long as we're paid for and what gets done gets done. Your data isn't my problem at that point
February 4, 2026 at 11:40 PM
It's not right to ask teachers to choose between their personal lives and making up for a curriculum's shortcomings.
The district is relying on people who "don't mind putting in the time". No, we work as long as we're paid for and what gets done gets done. Your data isn't my problem at that point
The district is relying on people who "don't mind putting in the time". No, we work as long as we're paid for and what gets done gets done. Your data isn't my problem at that point
If the provided curriculum is not appropriate for our students then as a district, it is your responsibility to provide us with one that is whether that means you make it or you find a new one to buy.
February 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM
If the provided curriculum is not appropriate for our students then as a district, it is your responsibility to provide us with one that is whether that means you make it or you find a new one to buy.
... Because each lesson should be written specifically for your class (umm isn't this what we do with all curriculum though? Modify it for each class' needs?)
4. Yes our district is the lowest performing in the county
... Can we make some inferences here??
4. Yes our district is the lowest performing in the county
... Can we make some inferences here??
February 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM
... Because each lesson should be written specifically for your class (umm isn't this what we do with all curriculum though? Modify it for each class' needs?)
4. Yes our district is the lowest performing in the county
... Can we make some inferences here??
4. Yes our district is the lowest performing in the county
... Can we make some inferences here??
What I was told by a district person today:
1. We know the curriculum is trash
2. You should still use it but modify it heavily
3. No we won't help you create/modify all these lessons even though we have a better view of how concepts progress vertically through the grade levels & have the time...
1. We know the curriculum is trash
2. You should still use it but modify it heavily
3. No we won't help you create/modify all these lessons even though we have a better view of how concepts progress vertically through the grade levels & have the time...
February 4, 2026 at 10:37 PM
What I was told by a district person today:
1. We know the curriculum is trash
2. You should still use it but modify it heavily
3. No we won't help you create/modify all these lessons even though we have a better view of how concepts progress vertically through the grade levels & have the time...
1. We know the curriculum is trash
2. You should still use it but modify it heavily
3. No we won't help you create/modify all these lessons even though we have a better view of how concepts progress vertically through the grade levels & have the time...
If you have to go to traffic school for a violation, #parents should have to go to parent school if they can't get their kids to school (which legally is neglect) and other similar violations
January 29, 2026 at 2:44 PM
If you have to go to traffic school for a violation, #parents should have to go to parent school if they can't get their kids to school (which legally is neglect) and other similar violations
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Wear blue tomorrow, January 23, as a visible sign that we stand together—across state lines and across communities—in support of safe, welcoming public schools where children can learn without fear. #ICEOutSchools
January 22, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Wear blue tomorrow, January 23, as a visible sign that we stand together—across state lines and across communities—in support of safe, welcoming public schools where children can learn without fear. #ICEOutSchools
Reposted by Heather
Loving all the blue we’re seeing from folks here in Minnesota and across the country today! Keep the solidarity coming!
Every child deserves to attend a safe, welcoming public school, but that cannot happen with ICE agents circling school buildings and bus stops #ICEOutSchools 💙
Every child deserves to attend a safe, welcoming public school, but that cannot happen with ICE agents circling school buildings and bus stops #ICEOutSchools 💙
January 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Loving all the blue we’re seeing from folks here in Minnesota and across the country today! Keep the solidarity coming!
Every child deserves to attend a safe, welcoming public school, but that cannot happen with ICE agents circling school buildings and bus stops #ICEOutSchools 💙
Every child deserves to attend a safe, welcoming public school, but that cannot happen with ICE agents circling school buildings and bus stops #ICEOutSchools 💙
#iceoutschools Leave our kids and their families alone!
January 23, 2026 at 2:19 PM
#iceoutschools Leave our kids and their families alone!
Doing everything for your child creates learned helplessness (love this lady) www.instagram.com/reel/DTsgjM9...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Doing everything for your child creates learned helplessness (love this lady) www.instagram.com/reel/DTsgjM9...
It's not easy but I try
January 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
It's not easy but I try
Billionaires have their money because they've found a way to make us believe we need them, whether that's connection with social media, convenience with shopping, etc.
So I try to find ways to avoid giving them my money, whether I make something myself, delete accounts, or find a mom & pop
So I try to find ways to avoid giving them my money, whether I make something myself, delete accounts, or find a mom & pop
January 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Billionaires have their money because they've found a way to make us believe we need them, whether that's connection with social media, convenience with shopping, etc.
So I try to find ways to avoid giving them my money, whether I make something myself, delete accounts, or find a mom & pop
So I try to find ways to avoid giving them my money, whether I make something myself, delete accounts, or find a mom & pop
#fallout s2e2 spoilers...
Brotherhood of Steel: We are sworn to never do harm to another brother!
Also Brotherhood of Steel: FIGHT CLUB TO THE DEATH!!!
(so confused by that last scene)
Brotherhood of Steel: We are sworn to never do harm to another brother!
Also Brotherhood of Steel: FIGHT CLUB TO THE DEATH!!!
(so confused by that last scene)
December 25, 2025 at 7:13 AM
#fallout s2e2 spoilers...
Brotherhood of Steel: We are sworn to never do harm to another brother!
Also Brotherhood of Steel: FIGHT CLUB TO THE DEATH!!!
(so confused by that last scene)
Brotherhood of Steel: We are sworn to never do harm to another brother!
Also Brotherhood of Steel: FIGHT CLUB TO THE DEATH!!!
(so confused by that last scene)
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She didn't open her email, didn't use my bitly link. So all of my hard work was a complete waste.
They did the homework sheets that had been run off and then IDK what else. So now we're a day behind on everything when we're short on time as it is.
All this while grieving.
#education #teaching
They did the homework sheets that had been run off and then IDK what else. So now we're a day behind on everything when we're short on time as it is.
All this while grieving.
#education #teaching
December 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
She didn't open her email, didn't use my bitly link. So all of my hard work was a complete waste.
They did the homework sheets that had been run off and then IDK what else. So now we're a day behind on everything when we're short on time as it is.
All this while grieving.
#education #teaching
They did the homework sheets that had been run off and then IDK what else. So now we're a day behind on everything when we're short on time as it is.
All this while grieving.
#education #teaching
If y'all have ever wondered why #teachers just can't call in sick, yesterday I had a family emergency and called out. I spent over an hour preparing everything in a Slides presentation and even had the peace of mind to get a sub who I knew and trusted.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
If y'all have ever wondered why #teachers just can't call in sick, yesterday I had a family emergency and called out. I spent over an hour preparing everything in a Slides presentation and even had the peace of mind to get a sub who I knew and trusted.
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So glad I pay for Hulu/Disney+ so that my toddler can watch 4-5 commercial cuts in 30-minute Frosty the Snowman. Really wanna make sure he gets that dose of capitalism
November 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
So glad I pay for Hulu/Disney+ so that my toddler can watch 4-5 commercial cuts in 30-minute Frosty the Snowman. Really wanna make sure he gets that dose of capitalism
It honestly goes back to what I keep saying. Get kids off devices and out experiencing life.
I say that as a gamer, as someone with a Master's in Ed Tech. I like technology, but also recognize the danger overexposure holds for developing brains. We're seeing it every day, everywhere
I say that as a gamer, as someone with a Master's in Ed Tech. I like technology, but also recognize the danger overexposure holds for developing brains. We're seeing it every day, everywhere
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It honestly goes back to what I keep saying. Get kids off devices and out experiencing life.
I say that as a gamer, as someone with a Master's in Ed Tech. I like technology, but also recognize the danger overexposure holds for developing brains. We're seeing it every day, everywhere
I say that as a gamer, as someone with a Master's in Ed Tech. I like technology, but also recognize the danger overexposure holds for developing brains. We're seeing it every day, everywhere
Because they still can't remember to capitalize their I etc. They still can't tell us what a noun or verb is.
But they're being taught it. The conclusion is, it's not the teachers' fault. So what can we do?
But they're being taught it. The conclusion is, it's not the teachers' fault. So what can we do?
November 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Because they still can't remember to capitalize their I etc. They still can't tell us what a noun or verb is.
But they're being taught it. The conclusion is, it's not the teachers' fault. So what can we do?
But they're being taught it. The conclusion is, it's not the teachers' fault. So what can we do?
There's this thing going on in #education lately where kids don't retain anything. I teach 6th and it's easy to think, "why aren't the prior teachers teaching this stuff?"
I was in a 2nd grade classroom recently and she had the exact same poster on capitalization as I have in my room
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I was in a 2nd grade classroom recently and she had the exact same poster on capitalization as I have in my room
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November 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
There's this thing going on in #education lately where kids don't retain anything. I teach 6th and it's easy to think, "why aren't the prior teachers teaching this stuff?"
I was in a 2nd grade classroom recently and she had the exact same poster on capitalization as I have in my room
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I was in a 2nd grade classroom recently and she had the exact same poster on capitalization as I have in my room
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Anyone who wants to say #teachers are not professionals is welcome to come sub in a class for even one day and we'll see how they feel about it
November 24, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Anyone who wants to say #teachers are not professionals is welcome to come sub in a class for even one day and we'll see how they feel about it
Everything this man says makes me think of Animal Farm... Just keep changing the rhetoric to make it look like everything was part of the plan thanks to you ...
My 6th graders are too young for it but I hope higher grades are reading it!!
My 6th graders are too young for it but I hope higher grades are reading it!!
BREAKING: President Trump has just signed the Epstein bill into law as he claims that many Democrats will likely be implicated and also that the whole thing is a hoax.
Judging from this rant, I think he’s pretty nervous.
Judging from this rant, I think he’s pretty nervous.
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Everything this man says makes me think of Animal Farm... Just keep changing the rhetoric to make it look like everything was part of the plan thanks to you ...
My 6th graders are too young for it but I hope higher grades are reading it!!
My 6th graders are too young for it but I hope higher grades are reading it!!
As #parents and #teachers, we set boundaries.
When a child crosses that boundary, we give fitting consequences that increase in severity with repeat transgressions.
They may make us feel bad or mean, but it's what they need in order to learn. Enough of this fear of upsetting someone.
When a child crosses that boundary, we give fitting consequences that increase in severity with repeat transgressions.
They may make us feel bad or mean, but it's what they need in order to learn. Enough of this fear of upsetting someone.
November 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The #teacher takeaway? We're teaching as much vocab as we can, explicitly and incidentally, as well as giving strategies like identifying word parts to help them figure out meaning
November 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The #teacher takeaway? We're teaching as much vocab as we can, explicitly and incidentally, as well as giving strategies like identifying word parts to help them figure out meaning
The #parenting takeaway: talk 👏 to 👏 your 👏 kids
Read with them. Go places and make observations. Limit screen time and choose something educational for that limited time.
Kids are coming to school with less than ever before and something HAS to change. Schools can't do everything.
Read with them. Go places and make observations. Limit screen time and choose something educational for that limited time.
Kids are coming to school with less than ever before and something HAS to change. Schools can't do everything.
November 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The #parenting takeaway: talk 👏 to 👏 your 👏 kids
Read with them. Go places and make observations. Limit screen time and choose something educational for that limited time.
Kids are coming to school with less than ever before and something HAS to change. Schools can't do everything.
Read with them. Go places and make observations. Limit screen time and choose something educational for that limited time.
Kids are coming to school with less than ever before and something HAS to change. Schools can't do everything.
I was at a training on vocab instruction and the Matthew Effect came up.
Kids who enter school with a high vocab are able to learn new words more easily. Those with lower vocab have a harder time learning more, so the gap widens.
#parents #education #teaching
Kids who enter school with a high vocab are able to learn new words more easily. Those with lower vocab have a harder time learning more, so the gap widens.
#parents #education #teaching
November 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I was at a training on vocab instruction and the Matthew Effect came up.
Kids who enter school with a high vocab are able to learn new words more easily. Those with lower vocab have a harder time learning more, so the gap widens.
#parents #education #teaching
Kids who enter school with a high vocab are able to learn new words more easily. Those with lower vocab have a harder time learning more, so the gap widens.
#parents #education #teaching