Ariel Serkin
@aserkin.bsky.social
HS chem teacher, #modchem, 2021 PAEMST awardee, podcast and book junkie
Today’s chemistry #OOTD is another @svahausa dress (shocking, I know). I’m honoring #womeninstem with Dr Rosalind Franklin’s photograph 51. #nerdychic
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Today’s chemistry #OOTD is another @svahausa dress (shocking, I know). I’m honoring #womeninstem with Dr Rosalind Franklin’s photograph 51. #nerdychic
This popped up on my Instagram feed and my first thought was: “what’s a potassium hydroxide dress ?”
November 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
This popped up on my Instagram feed and my first thought was: “what’s a potassium hydroxide dress ?”
It’s a #nerdytshirtfriday for chemistry #OOTD. Got mole problems ? Call Avogadro 6.02 x 10²³ #nerdychic
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It’s a #nerdytshirtfriday for chemistry #OOTD. Got mole problems ? Call Avogadro 6.02 x 10²³ #nerdychic
It’s a #nerdytshirtfriday for chemistry #OOTD. Got mole problems ? Call Avogadro 6.02 x 10²³ #nerdychic
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It’s a #nerdytshirtfriday for chemistry #OOTD. Got mole problems ? Call Avogadro 6.02 x 10²³ #nerdychic
As we get ready for sukkot, I’m grateful for the time with A as we celebrate the chaggim together.
And for nature for providing us with the mini pumpkins for our front yard from the ones that decomposed last year.
וְשָׂמַחְתָּ בְּחַגֶּךָ וְהָיִיתָ אַךְ שָׂמֵחַ
And for nature for providing us with the mini pumpkins for our front yard from the ones that decomposed last year.
וְשָׂמַחְתָּ בְּחַגֶּךָ וְהָיִיתָ אַךְ שָׂמֵחַ
October 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
As we get ready for sukkot, I’m grateful for the time with A as we celebrate the chaggim together.
And for nature for providing us with the mini pumpkins for our front yard from the ones that decomposed last year.
וְשָׂמַחְתָּ בְּחַגֶּךָ וְהָיִיתָ אַךְ שָׂמֵחַ
And for nature for providing us with the mini pumpkins for our front yard from the ones that decomposed last year.
וְשָׂמַחְתָּ בְּחַגֶּךָ וְהָיִיתָ אַךְ שָׂמֵחַ
There is not enough caffeine to help the recovery from the Yom Kippur fast for #nerdytshirtfriday
October 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
There is not enough caffeine to help the recovery from the Yom Kippur fast for #nerdytshirtfriday
For this Shabbat Shuvah and #nerdytshirtfriday I present the elemental model of the universe. To quote Carl Sagan: “The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff”
We are all capable of reflection and teshuvah and are worthy of being recipients of the same.
We are all capable of reflection and teshuvah and are worthy of being recipients of the same.
September 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
For this Shabbat Shuvah and #nerdytshirtfriday I present the elemental model of the universe. To quote Carl Sagan: “The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff”
We are all capable of reflection and teshuvah and are worthy of being recipients of the same.
We are all capable of reflection and teshuvah and are worthy of being recipients of the same.
For some reason, my students did not find my Family Feud of beakers vs flasks nearly as entertaining as I do. 🤷♀️ #ITeachChem
September 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
For some reason, my students did not find my Family Feud of beakers vs flasks nearly as entertaining as I do. 🤷♀️ #ITeachChem
Shana Tova! My favorite pre Rosh Hashana dress from @superdesignershop ! A bee-utiful way to get ready for a sweet new year.
May we have and health and renewal this year.
(And yes, there are sugar molecules right near the bees)
May we have and health and renewal this year.
(And yes, there are sugar molecules right near the bees)
September 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Shana Tova! My favorite pre Rosh Hashana dress from @superdesignershop ! A bee-utiful way to get ready for a sweet new year.
May we have and health and renewal this year.
(And yes, there are sugar molecules right near the bees)
May we have and health and renewal this year.
(And yes, there are sugar molecules right near the bees)
May 5786 be much more Bohring than 5785. Looking forward to peace, quiet, and reflection.
Looking forward to continuing to move forward.
Shana Tova Tikatevu
#nerdytshirtfriday
Looking forward to continuing to move forward.
Shana Tova Tikatevu
#nerdytshirtfriday
September 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
May 5786 be much more Bohring than 5785. Looking forward to peace, quiet, and reflection.
Looking forward to continuing to move forward.
Shana Tova Tikatevu
#nerdytshirtfriday
Looking forward to continuing to move forward.
Shana Tova Tikatevu
#nerdytshirtfriday
Trying to Be Like a Proton and Stay Positive for #nerdytshirtfriday
September 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Trying to Be Like a Proton and Stay Positive for #nerdytshirtfriday
Stand Back; I’m going to try science. The 1st official #nerdytshirtfriday of the 2025-2026 schools year. Definitely not the transition to school that I would have expected/wanted for my 25th year in the classroom, but here we go.
September 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Stand Back; I’m going to try science. The 1st official #nerdytshirtfriday of the 2025-2026 schools year. Definitely not the transition to school that I would have expected/wanted for my 25th year in the classroom, but here we go.
Back to school in three pics.
Before school day
After school day
Surviving a stressful school day with a black raspberry frappe, though this time I had to do it w/out the kid
Before school day
After school day
Surviving a stressful school day with a black raspberry frappe, though this time I had to do it w/out the kid
September 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Back to school in three pics.
Before school day
After school day
Surviving a stressful school day with a black raspberry frappe, though this time I had to do it w/out the kid
Before school day
After school day
Surviving a stressful school day with a black raspberry frappe, though this time I had to do it w/out the kid
Was my t shirt choice for mandatory back to school PD intentional?
I don’t know what you mean.
I don’t know what you mean.
August 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Was my t shirt choice for mandatory back to school PD intentional?
I don’t know what you mean.
I don’t know what you mean.
August 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Healing in two consecutive parts - including a color changing spoon
August 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Healing in two consecutive parts - including a color changing spoon
Those of you who were at #TheMole at @chemed2025co.bsky.social heard me talk about the group I went to Morocco with: well, when they heard life through me an unexpected plot twist and I was so so sad, they sent me this. This is what I mean by they became family after less than 2 weeks
August 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Those of you who were at #TheMole at @chemed2025co.bsky.social heard me talk about the group I went to Morocco with: well, when they heard life through me an unexpected plot twist and I was so so sad, they sent me this. This is what I mean by they became family after less than 2 weeks
At some point during #ChemEd2025, someone asked me about whiteboard stands. These are the ones that were made for me. Hope this helps. #ITeachChem🥽 #EduSky🍎 #ModChem
August 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
At some point during #ChemEd2025, someone asked me about whiteboard stands. These are the ones that were made for me. Hope this helps. #ITeachChem🥽 #EduSky🍎 #ModChem
A little oxytocin for this beautiful #nerdytshirtfriday
August 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A little oxytocin for this beautiful #nerdytshirtfriday
It’s a noble #nerdytshirtfriday on a beautiful day here. And some homemade peach crisp and matchbucha with the peaches and tomatoes grown at the farm down the street.
August 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It’s a noble #nerdytshirtfriday on a beautiful day here. And some homemade peach crisp and matchbucha with the peaches and tomatoes grown at the farm down the street.
For this #nerdytshirtfriday , I want to remind all of you that I’m really just introverted but willing to talk about chemistry.
Thank you to all of you who made @chemed2025 such an amazing experience for me. #iteachchem #chemfam #bettertogeher
Thank you to all of you who made @chemed2025 such an amazing experience for me. #iteachchem #chemfam #bettertogeher
July 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
For this #nerdytshirtfriday , I want to remind all of you that I’m really just introverted but willing to talk about chemistry.
Thank you to all of you who made @chemed2025 such an amazing experience for me. #iteachchem #chemfam #bettertogeher
Thank you to all of you who made @chemed2025 such an amazing experience for me. #iteachchem #chemfam #bettertogeher
A couple weeks ago I had the unforgettable experience of participating in the Kivunim fellowship to Morocco. While I am left with my questions that I started with, in so grateful for the incredible educators I travelled with and continue to learn with and from.
July 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A couple weeks ago I had the unforgettable experience of participating in the Kivunim fellowship to Morocco. While I am left with my questions that I started with, in so grateful for the incredible educators I travelled with and continue to learn with and from.
Student: “ I was at the thrift store and I got you a shirt”
I might have a reputation #nerdytshirtfriday
I might have a reputation #nerdytshirtfriday
June 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Student: “ I was at the thrift store and I got you a shirt”
I might have a reputation #nerdytshirtfriday
I might have a reputation #nerdytshirtfriday