Marylander, but always a New Yorker at heart. Proud: St. Bonaventure grad, teacher, husband and father of twin boys.

Waldorf, MD
Joined February 2016
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A-MEN!!!
If the idea of using CUBES to solve math problems has left you frustrated and wanting something better, check out the recording of my Why We Should Reconsider Using Word Problems (And What We Should Be Doing Instead) webinar. robertkaplinsky.com/webinar
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So wicked proud of my wife.
Congratulations to Erin Amore, second-grade teacher at Dr. James Craik Elementary School, for being named a finalist for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Teacher of the Year award. 🎉 Visit bit.ly/4kh3vj8 for more.
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In FL, and saw this. To my @PiccoPride Math Lab kiddos, since we have been studying proportionality, what's wrong with this deal? Am I saving $1? #RealWorldMath
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Going off the kiddos feedback of / for me, they wanted rotations. So, my @PiccoPride 7 Lab 2 Ss got rotations to demonstrate different strategies to find percent. I LOVED the conversations & multiple tries to make sense of the problems. #Perseverance
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My @PiccoPride 6 Lab 1 kiddos getting it done w multiple manips & strategies. So wicked proud of their effort. #CRAAllTheWay
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Got to see from @PiccoPride artwork on display @CCPS BOE this evening. Not going to lie, I was impressed! Great work, kiddos!
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So very excited for this little guy's art being selected to be on display at @CCPS Central Office. Our little artist makes us so proud. #ILoveMyLittleGuys
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My @PiccoPride 6th Grs have been working on estimation, so we did a classic @gfletchy 3 Act Task. Ss estimated the total, then I showed each color for an estimate bf we added and compared our sum to estimates. They even built the skittles by color. #CRAAllTheWay
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I LOVE that this is an opportunity for our kiddos!
Replying to @PiccoPride
@PiccoPride was recently named a grant recipient for a new STEM education center. The grant is through the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), which partnered with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation. Full story: bit.ly/4bQHRy8.
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Solid week in lab 1s. My @PiccoPride lab 1 kiddos showed up w perseverance, teamwork & strategies this week. So proud of their growth! #CRAAllTheWay
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Last day to sign-up for the @MCTM_News Southern Region workshop! This is a FREE event & we hope to see you there. marylandmathematics.org/
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I'm beyond proud of my wife @teacheramore for being a finalist for @CCPS Teacher of the Year. She is amazing, hardworking & very deserving of this honor.
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T-minus one week to until our @MCTM_News Southern Region Workshop. This is a 100% FREE event! With vendors, presenters & a morning of math, you don't want to miss out. marylandmathematics.org/
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Attention educators, there is still time to sign for @MCTM_News Southern Region Workshop. This is a FREE event & promises to be a great morning of math. marylandmathematics.org/
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Ok, my @PiccoPride Math Lab kiddos, solve this, let me see your work, and I will hook you up a prize. (Prob candy)
99 percent fail area of this shadow #geometry
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Still time to register for the @MCTM_News Southern Region Workshop. This is a FREE event! marylandmathematics.org/
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Reminder to sign-up for the @MCTM_News So MD Workshop on Sat, March 1st @ CSM LaPlata Campus from 8-12. This event is FREE for all member & non-members. Still needing presenters as well. marylandmathematics.org/
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We have been making connections in the math labs @PiccoPride! I love how my kiddos are able to select manipulatives & strategies that work best for them. #CRAAllTheWay
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Hey, friends - personal post - please vote for Lucy and help my brother out. americasfavpet.com/2025/lucy…
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