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Rica Thomas
@stitchwestie.bsky.social
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Digital Learning Innovator AP Statistics Teacher Shaping minds and crunching numbers since 1995.
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Your flugelhorn whispered sunlight,
painting skies with every note.
Now the world is quieter—
but your melody still floats.
Rest easy, Chuck.
#feelssogood
#chuckmangione
Stitch, I wish you could live forever. Kept you inside today ‘cause the bees were out working overtime and I’m not about to let one sting my favorite fuzzball. Maybe I’m overprotective... or maybe I just really, really love you. 🐾💙
Pope Francis reminded us that faith must walk with the poor, speak for the silenced, and love without exception.

He was more than a spiritual leader—he was a voice of compassion in a noisy world.

Thank you, Holy Father. The world grieves your loss, but heaven gains your gentle soul.
"Nice" people stayed quiet, smiled, and looked away. The resisters? They weren’t always nice—but they were brave. Naomi Shulman reminds us: comfort and silence can cost lives. Choose courage over courtesy. #resist #truth #history
As spring break comes to a close...
Stitch got groomed yesterday, but today? Muddy snout and all. My husband made up a theme song for him: “I can’t stay white!” That’s our Westie for you—chaotic, cute, and always a riot. #westielife
Stitch greets me like I’m a rockstar every day I come home—tail wagging, eyes shining, heart full. He’s more than a pet—he’s joy in a fur coat. I’ll hold him close to my heart forever. #NationalPetDay #WestieLove #FurMama #StitchTheDog
Riding the emotional rollercoaster like a pro! From ecstatic highs to doubtful lows, today was a showcase of all my feels. Sometimes, keeping quiet is my superpower, but these expressions say it all. Grateful for moments that bring a smile and a reminder to always keep my chin up! #EmotionInMotion
One of my students used a t-test to defend his AP Research findings like a total boss. As a proud AP stats teacher, I couldn’t help but imagine Reacher silently nodding in approval.

@alanrichsonofficia.bsky.social — Hope this gives you a laugh!
Made lumpia with love for my husband’s lunch—bean sprouts, carrots, sweet potato, green beans & leftover chicken tenders. A twist on my Filipino family’s recipe that brought a taste of home to our table. He loved it. Not fancy, but full of heart. #LumpiangGulay #LoveInEveryBite
Will be making prompts for an animation soon!
#studioghibli
#chatgptimagegenerator
One of my ss was clearly preoccupied during our Chi-Square lesson and suddenly blanked on what to do when p < 0.05. So, I flashed this Snoop graphic for about 5 seconds—and that definitely got their attention! “Will you remember now?” I got a loud, unanimous “YES!” from the class. Thanks, Snoop! 😂🤣
Happy National Puppy Day, hoomans! 🐾 It’s me, Stitch! Even though I’m a seasoned pup, I still expect belly rubs, treats, and the royal treatment today (and every day). So, spoil your furry friends—they deserve it! Stay pawsome! 🐶💙
A student from 21 years ago texted me: Why do we rationalize and use a conjugate? I said: radicals don’t belong in denominators, so we multiply by the conjugate to remove them. A light bulb went off—he recalled that the conjugate keeps value intact while eliminating the radical. #MathTeacherMoments
Huge thanks to the amazing team at Camp Bow Wow in Virginia Beach for taking such great care of my chill buddy, Stitch! 🐾 The Snuggle Time enrichment with Sammie was the perfect match—he absolutely loved it! Your kindness and attention to his needs mean the world. Stitch gives you all paws up! 🐶💕
Dinner tonight: homemade Avocolada smoothie! Followed a recipe ChatGPT helped me create, mimicking Tropical Smoothie’s version, and WOW—it’s spot on! Used honey for sweetener & eyeballed it. Creamy, refreshing, and guilt-free. AI-powered smoothie perfection! #homemadesmoothie #AIchef
@sanders.senate.gov Sen. Sanders. This move harms every public school stakeholder. It’s not about power—it’s neglect.
Let’s be clear: the Dept. of Ed. provides resources to 26 million children living in high-poverty school districts; Pell Grants to over 7 million students; & funding for millions of children with disabilities.

Closing its doors would be a disaster for working class families.
Lately, life feels like this curve—peaking, then hitting a plateau. My 403B included (haha). But downturns don’t last forever. At some point, the only way is up. Things will get better. They have to. Hopefully, in this lifetime.
Public education is at risk. Federal funding supports vital programs, jobs, and resources our schools rely on. This isn’t about politics—it’s about protecting our profession and students. No time for blame, only action. Let’s push forward and fight for our schools! #ProtectPublicEducation
Dismantling the Department of Education won’t give states more control—it will defund and destabilize public schools. States already oversee most of public education, but federal support ensures students have the resources they need.
Smash Dumplings-a crispy, juicy twist on classic dumplings! I came across this recipe (can’t remember where), and it turned out amazing. Pan-fried with a flavorful pork filling, then drizzled with a delicious dipping sauce. If this looks good to you, give it a try! #CookingAdventures #SmashDumplings