🗳 Communications Manager 💻 Former #schoolpr @ShermanISD @northwestisd 📝 Author @PageStreetKids "Awesome Edible Kids Crafts" 👍🏻 @TAMU ‘07
Fort Worth, TX
Joined March 2007
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In case you missed it: Texas ranks 42nd in per-student spending. bit.ly/3NgEiqc
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Texas Republicans are trying to force public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
I told the bill author: “This bill is not only un-constitutional and un-American, it’s deeply un-Christian.” #txlege
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“You need to try harder.”
“Don’t be lazy.”
“Nobody likes doing that stuff.”
“Just make a plan & stick to it.”
“Set a reminder in your phone.”
“It’s not that difficult. Grow up.”
Those with #ADHD know how it feels to struggle with basic habits that seem “easy” to other people 😞
ALT Title: “ADHD Struggles Ranked” Hand-drawn bar chart. X axis: Difficulty Y axis: Task Tasks listed: Falling asleep by a “decent” time Remembering what I was saying Grocery shopping consistently Folding and putting away clothes Emptying the backseat/trunk of my car Answering a text or email properly Starting projects Finishing projects with no external deadlines (bar is so large it runs off the page)
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My internal clock only has 2 times:
➊ blissful ignorance 🏖️ 😌
➋ impending doom 🚨 😱
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From a former teacher in GCISD: "When there's fear, teachers do less. Rigor drops. ... AP Classes in the year that I left were not what AP classes were when I began." These are the consequences of a pro-censorship school board takeover. Get out and vote, Texas.
Thank you to @AmandaAGuthrie for sharing your story. So many parents can now KNOW the truth! Teachers ARE afraid! youtu.be/5kk-7WX4Z_8 It's time to VOTE parents! We can #TakeBackGCISD & fix policy changes
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🔥 Breaking Sarah J. Maas news 🔥
We’re delighted to announce that Crescent City 3 will officially be House of Flame and Shadow, on sale everywhere January 30th 2024.
More to come…
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SCOOP: Jennifer Stephens, a school board candidate running for a seat Northwest ISD who is backed by the right-wing Northwest Family First PAC, may have violated election ethics by conducting a campaign interview while at her job in Denton ISD.
"You're the one at school."
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Looking forward to Tuesday at @tasanet Midwinter 2023! We'll join @MontgomeryISD to talk about change, community and maintaining momentum for successful bond campaigns.
📆 Jan 31 | ⏰ 9 AM | #txed #DareToLead #inspiringLeaders #tasa2023
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Someone told me I HAD to do the thing I was already planning to do, so now I can’t do the thing.
I can’t really explain why I can’t do the thing, I just… can’t do the thing.
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Educators and school personnel! Be sure to check our feed this Wednesday at 7:30 AM for special holiday surprise!
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Each year, Huckabee presents two awards to deserving individuals who represent the foundations of our firm: integrity, excellence, service and a spirit of MORE. Nominations are considered from our peers and leadership team. Congratulations to Joshua Cogburn and Lesley Weaver!
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Today (Oct 11) is the last day to register to vote in Texas for the very important November elections! Start your app here: votetexas.gov/register-to-vo… #vote #txed
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I take care of myself the same way I take care of plants.
Not enough sunlight, often forget to water.
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If this doesn’t make you want to #BTHOmissstate then I don’t know what will. goodbullhunting.com/2022/9/2…
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Check out these awesome books to add to your classroom library @NISDScience @NorthwestELA @FridayTracy ! @JMGKids #GrowingGoodKids
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How can #txed leaders rally reinforcements and support? Tell their stories - what is really happening in our schools? If you don’t tell your stories, others who are less informed will tell theirs. -@jamievol #txedFest #CalledToLead #InspiringLeaders
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“Be vocal, be visible, be present” when navigating the politics of leadership advises @SanElizarioISD Superintendent @jmezachavez #txedFest #CalledToLead #InspiringLeaders #txed
