I knitted pumpkin hats for my niece’s baby. It was so cute I made another one for my neighbor’s baby. I love how they turned out.

My school is starting early with a parent seminar tonight. We will discuss Shoulders by Naomi Shihab Nye. Can’t wait! #PaideiaSeminar #NationalPaideiaSeminarDay #JoyAtSchool

Many days are hard. Many students are challenging. Teachers are often exhausted. But today was a good reminder that at the end of the day, our constant struggle to be “A Community of Caring and Lifelong Learning” is worth it! #JoyAtSchool #PaideiaLearning 6/6

Our high school choir sang our Alma Mater, which was written just last year when we had our first senior class. Over 1,000 students sang along. I love my school! #JoyAtSchool 5/6

Kids from various grades shared about their summer #ServiceLearning projects. I’m so proud of their work and their care for the community. #JoyAtSchool 4/6

We also had an alumna share about how her #Paideia education has impacted her life. I remember her from middle school, and now her son is a student. Beautiful full circle moment! #JoyAtSchool 3/6

A senior spoke about the impact of his K-12 #Paideia education. It was beautiful, heartfelt, and profound. I remember him as a 5 year old, a middle schooler, etc. I’m proud to see him as a young man who values the school community we work hard to maintain. #JoyAtSchool #PaideiaLearning 2/6

I feel this deeply! I love many things about my home state, but the politicians are making it harder and harder to live here!

Pips #18 Hard 🔴
2:27 I got lucky today!

So sorry you are sick! I hope you are able to rest and heal!

Thesession’s focus was on IDing things we already do that create joy: student discourse, activities that incorporate movement or art, prioritizing relationships, etc. We are asking people to share moments of joy in PLCs & faculty mtgs. Still a work in progress, but focusing on it is a start! 2/2

We did a short session going over the science of it and research behind it. Then we used a collection of photos from the school to make vision boards to show how to foster joy. We made a collective commitment to cultivate and look for joyful moments this year. 1/2

I’m fighting this as much as possible! There is research to back up the fact that joy helps student learning and well-being. My school is focusing on joy as a strategy this year. It is an uphill battle, but worth it. #Joyatschool

poets.org/poem/shoulders

There are some of us out here in the public schools who are working hard to keep curiosity, wonder, and joy alive and well in middle and high school. It would help if policy makers would let educators be educators and not strap us with laws and mandates that make no sense. #JoyAtSchool