Still going strong at #ISTELive with my amazing #NCTOY fam. A day and a half left, and the joy is real. These educators inspire me daily—learning, leading, and laughing together. Joyful learning isn’t just a theme. It’s the mission. 💡📚
#ASCD2025 #SparkJoyfulLearning

Mrs. Canipe’s 3rd graders are becoming Bone Detectives—studying skeletons & dissecting owl pellets in rural NC. 🦴🦉

Creative, gross, and awesome.
Thanks to Tayler Bomar for bringing it to our TOY cohort’s attention!

🔗 zurl.co/clyHO

#DonorsChoose #STEAM #BoneDetectives

Still going strong at the CCS Job Fair!
The energy’s been great, we’re having some awesome conversations about what makes East Columbus Jr/Sr High a standout place to work.

Not here? No problem. Visit zurl.co/QyacB to apply.
#CTEworks #ColumbusCountySchools #GatorPride

🎉 The job fair has officially started!
East Columbus Jr/Sr High School is hiring in:
📐 Math
📖 History
💼 Business & Tech

If you’re here, come say hi and hear why East is such a great place to work. And if you’re not, no worries. Positions posted at: www.columbus.k12.nc.us

CCS Education Job Fair this morning (10AM–1PM) at East Columbus Jr/Sr High School. We’re looking for incredible educators.
Math, History, Business

Come meet us today in Whiteville, NC!
📍 2586 James B. White Hwy N
#CCSJobs #NCed #GatorPride #TeacherLife #Jobs

Honored to stand with NC’s 2025 Teachers of the Year cohort! 🌟
Every teacher helps students grow—but the best build deep roots and strong branches. 🌱 #NCLearningHappensHere #NCStrong #RootedInLearningNC

Huge thanks to @Lenovo for gifting each 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Regional Teacher of the Year a ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 + monitor! 🎁

Teachable moment!—my students unboxed it, explored the Intel Ultra processor, and ran Geekbench to test its speed. Hands-on learning!

#Lenovo #BWFundTOY2025 #CTE

What do you want to know about U.S. Department of Education from my perspective?
I’ve spent 20 years navigating its policies at multiple levels:
✅ 13 years in administration (federal programs & compliance)
✅ 5 years conducting civil rights reviews
✅ 4 years in the classroom

980s tech still amazes me! The NABU computer pushed 20 megabits per second—insane for its time (and what my home internet was 5 years ago). Showing students how tech evolved helps them appreciate the foundations of what we use today. Plus, Miner 49er just makes it fun! #NABU #Retro #EdTech

Yesterday, I had the whole snow-covered school to myself on a teacher workday! ❄️ My truck is the only one there—spotted near my classroom in this drone shot. Snow days like these are rare but beautiful. #CTEStories #SnowDay #TeacherLife

When your can opener breaks during testing week, you improvise—with a 50-watt fiber laser. 💡 Resiliency, creativity, and tech for the win! #CTEStories #Innovation #TechInEducation

A student scored Platinum on the WorkKeys exam and came to share his success with me! Seeing students take pride in their hard work is why I love teaching. These moments are what it’s all about. #CTEStories #WorkKeys #NCCTE #NCEd #FutureReady #SkillsForLife

This morning, I hit 1 gigabit per second internet speed—amazing, considering 5 years ago I was thrilled to get 20 Mbps! Living in a rural area, reliable internet is a game changer for students & families. Seeing more fiber roll out yesterday gives me hope. Progress! #RuralEducation #DigitalAccess

This week is all about review and preparation as we gear up for exams next week. My goal is to not only support my students in my courses but also help them get psyched up for their exams in other subjects. Let’s tackle this together! 💪 #CTEStories #FutureReady #EducationMatters

Reflecting on how Career & Technical Education (CTE) changes lives. Seeing students gain real skills that lead to success beyond school is why I’m so passionate about teaching. I've now taught enough to see that. And when they come back to tell you! Wow 😃 #CTEStories #TeacherLife

What’s one skill you learned in school that you still use today? For me, it’s communication. Back in the 90s, I was heavily involved in speech and debate, and it gave me confidence in public speaking, idea development, and collaborating with others. What skill stuck with you? #CTEStories #School

CTE is the secret ingredient to education that truly prepares students for life beyond school. By combining hands-on experience with real-world problem-solving, we empower future innovators. Let’s keep inspiring! #CTEStories #FutureReady #EdTech

Here is my first post on this journey with CTE Stories! 🌟 Recently, I was honored to be named the 2025 Sandhills Regional Teacher of the Year. I aim to share insights, stories, and inspiration about Career & Technical Education.
#CTEStories #TeacherOfTheYear #SandhillsRegion #Education #EdTech