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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · 24d

The @vste.org Conference Committee is gathered and hard at work in Va Beach for our final prep before our Annual Conference Dec 7-9! #vste25

Register now for our in person or virtual conferences! vsteconference.org/2025-registr...

Sunrise over an empty beach and pier at Virginia Beach

Sunrise over a beach, empty of people and only seagulls enjoying the surf. Pier in the right side

THe Va beach convention center at sunrise

A conference room illuminated by usb disco balls

Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Aug 1

Next Thursday evening we will visit three stops in my school’s community to ensure every student has the supplies they need to come to school ready to learn!

Would you please help by donating items from this list?

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#clearthelist #clearthelist2025 #clearthelists

Check out my list on Amazon

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Jul 11

I work at a wonderful community school. We serve around 700 students in grades PreK-6. Every year we provide supplies to kids and families before school starts so EVERY child has the items they need to engage in great learning! More families than ever are in need!

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Check out my list on Amazon

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Jun 18

Doh! Typo.. it was a GREAT day of learning 🤣

Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Jun 17

Greta day of learning at the General Session of Avid Summer Institute @avid4college.bsky.social

Complex sketch note from AVID Summer Institute general session on June 17 in Orlando. Contains notes, drawings and key takeaways from student speakers, keynote speaker Carleen Alford.

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · May 8

I hope to see you at #vste25

VSTE @vste.org · May 4

2025 VSTE Conference Featured Speakers are Dr. Kim Richardson @drkimleadership.bsky.social, Esteban Gast, Devin Siebold @devincomedy.bsky.social! Register now at vsteconference.org Super Early Bird rates are available through July 15 for in-person and virtual attendees!

2025 VSTE Conference Featured Speakers are Dr. Kim Richardson, Esteban Gast and Devin Siebold. VSTEConference.Org, December 7-9, 2025, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Apr 26

What I read in January (1) February (5), March (3) and April (6) 2025 #whatmargaretreads

A collage of book covers of books read in January and February: Blackwater, good and mad, the fountains of silence, salt to the sea, mad honey, the life we bury

Collage of book covers that were read in March and April: gentle nutrition, black pill, the five star weekend, no one can know, sharp objects, the new menopause, my friend Ann, mountain girl, true biz

Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Mar 24

Join us April 5th for #edcampNoVA! Register here for a FREE opportunity to learn with colleagues from around the region! #edumatch www.eventbrite.com/e/edcampnova... @edumatch.bsky.social @edcampnova.bsky.social

EdCampNoVA Spring Edition 2025

We're Back! Free, educator-led conference. Attendees set sessions & learn together. EdCamp NoVA: April 5, 8am-1pm, Arlington Career Center

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EdCamp NoVA @edcampnova.bsky.social · Mar 3

📅 Mark your calendars! EdCampNOVA is happening on April 5, 8am - 1pm at the Arlington Career Center. Join us for a day of learning and collaboration! Register today www.eventbrite.com/e/edcampnova... #EdCampNOVA #EdTech

EdCampNoVA Spring Edition 2025

We're Back! Free, educator-led conference. Attendees set sessions & learn together. EdCamp NoVA: April 5, 8am-1pm, Arlington Career Center

www.eventbrite.com

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Feb 20

#edCampNoVA is back!! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration details! April 5, 8am-1pm, Arlington Career Center #edCamp #eduMatch

a group of cartoon characters with their hands in the air and the words we 're back baby

Alt: a group of cartoon characters with their hands in the air and the words we 're back baby

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Jillian Heise @heisereads.bsky.social · Feb 1

For the start of #BlackHistoryMonth, resharing this Virtual Picture Book Read Aloud Library - a Google Slideshow covering 233 titles, in 7 categories, with book covers linking directly to copyright-compliant video read alouds of recommended picture books.

heisereads.com/bhm2024-ralib/

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Jan 7

Snow day

Snowy scene of pine trees with snow on them. A yard of snow, partially undisturbed and partially filled with tracks

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Jennifer Orr @jenorr.bsky.social · Dec 17

As is so often true, @heymrsbond.com says it so well. I’m surrounded by teachers who have trees and stockings and such. I have snowmen and snowflakes. Kids are surrounded by Christmas. I’ve learned my room doesn’t need to include it.

Chanea Bond @heymrsbond.com · Dec 7

5 years ago, my friend @mrtomrad.bsky.social tweeted this.

Because I’m a holiday LOVER who had a classroom tree and array of holiday assignments,

I paused and decided to poll my students to gauge their feelings. +

Tom Rademacher
@MrTomRad
I don't know who needs to hear this, but you know that fun Christmas activity you're planning for your classroom?
Stop. Unless you work at a Christian school, your room doesn't need any stockings or Santas or reindeer.
@HEYMRSBOND

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Dec 11

I’m so honored to be a part of this team and to watch us grow and change and improve an incredible conference year after year. I’m continually awed by the dedication of this group of volunteers who share their time and talent all year long.

So long for now #VSTE24 - see you next December! @vste.org

Two women stand behind giant lighted VSTE letters

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Dec 11

The end of the #VSTE24 conference is such an odd feeling. A year’s worth of work by this incredible group of educators comes together, ensuring we have an amazing experience for more than 1400 attendees and exhibitors, and then… it’s over. The exhaustion and the quiet and stillness sets in @vste.org

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Dec 8

I’m Margaret, an elementary assistant principal from Fairfax #vste24

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VSTE @vste.org · Dec 8

Hey #VSTE24 - here is a starter park of educators at VSTE24! Want to be added? Just reply here!

Bonus tip: Click the FOLLOW ALL button to add these educators to your follow list!
go.bsky.app/DpaVt5D

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VSTE @vste.org · Dec 8

Join us for the Social Media Meet Ups at #VSTE24! Meet the Social Marketing Team (@ctrlalttabitha.bsky.social and @techymargaret.bsky.social), connect with educators, and talk about how we engage with social media!

Green background with title text that reads Social Media Meet Up! The body of the message says connect with VSTE and other educators. Find out more about how to engage online and learn more about the newest platform, BlueSky! Sunday 2:15 in 3E and Tuesday 9:45 in 2D. Graphic includes icons for X, Facebook, Instagram, Linked In and Blue Sky

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Dec 8

Did you know that the conference team starts planning for next year’s conference before this years conference even started? Want to help? Sign up to volunteer this year!

We are up bright and early and so excited to see our attendees today! @vste.org #vste24

Va Beach convention center in the dark - the glass building is lit from within and the tower glows blue

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VSTE @vste.org · Dec 7

#VSTE24 starts tomorrow! We're excited to welcome you all and can't wait. What are you most excited to learn as kick off this year's conference?

Lightbulb image and question asking What are you excited to learn?

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VSTE @vste.org · Dec 7

The #VSTE24 conference team has started to arrive in VA Beach to put the final touches on the conference before our attendees arrive! Travel safely! We will see you on Sunday morning!

Holiday light display of Santa fishing from a boat and catching a whale

Drive through Holiday light display of a blue and yellow fighter jet with the words us navy underneath

Drive through holiday light display of a decorative gingerbread house and gingerbread people on each side

View of the drive through holiday lights on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. In the background hotels are visible and the displays of snow globes in front of the hotels

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VSTE @vste.org · Nov 28

I’m building a #vste24 starter pack! Who is attending and wants to be added? go.bsky.app/DpaVt5D

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Nov 26

Morning! I think what makes the difference between a group of people & a team is the interdependence - it’s a balance of knowing you can & will support each other & that you don’t always have to. When support is needed it’s just part of what you do & there are times that each is supported #bfc530

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Nov 25

I’m excited to learn with Michael Hernandez at #VSTE24! Are you registered?

VSTE @vste.org · Nov 23

VSTE is excited to welcome Michael Hernandez
as a featured speaker! Register today at vsteconference.org to join us December 8-10, 2024 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center for #VSTE24

graphic design advertisement featuring Both a photo and bio for VSTE featured speaker Michael Hernandez: Michael is an award-winning teacher, author, and international speaker in Los Angeles whose work focuses on digital and civic literacy, social justice, and student-centered learning experiences. His new book about authentic learning,Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects To Ignite Student Curiosity, leverages student passion to solve some of the biggest challenges educators face, like low student engagement and artificial intelligence.

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Margaret Sisler @techymargaret.bsky.social · Nov 22

Here are a few more! @javarich.bsky.social @phausedu.com @rodcarnill.bsky.social @ctrlalttabitha.bsky.social

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