Preparing students for THEIR future by actively engaging in social studies.

Olathe, KS
Joined June 2021
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Words cannot adequately express my gratitude as I was wrapped in the good prayers and well wishes of a blanket from some of the greatest educators and people I have ever known.
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It’s a packed house as we start the LINKS (Learning Independence and Nationhood in Kansas Schools) grant in partnership with @historyed and @KCHEKansas. We are so excited for all the learning with our Kansas teachers. #KSHGSS @CaseyMMeier @NHTOYMc
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Fantastic elementary CER LINKS grant session with @historyed Spotlight Educator Tahra Nayelli. #KSHGSS @KCHEKansas @CaseyMMeier @NHTOYMc
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Thank you @glennw98 and @madisonteacher for a super engaging webinar with so many take-aways. Check @historyed for a recording if you missed it live. If you teach social studies at any level, you need this book! @OPSSocStudies
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Asking, “How has our understanding of the world changed over time?” as we analyze maps helps students close read primary sources, make claims, and ask questions. @OPSSocStudies
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A new favorite book! Paired with primary sources and the strategy Story Before a Story for #CelebrateFreedomWeek @OPSSocStudies
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Pairing this map with a text (and of course adding some fun 🔍) to find Native Nations and Tribes mentioned in the text and using environmental clues to help us. Find the map here: loc.gov/item/95682185
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Join us on Constitution Day at 10:30am Central/11:30am Eastern for our AMAZING NATIONWIDE 3rd Grade virtual Mock Trial with Judge Robert J. Wonnell! Special guests from all three branches including the U.S. Supreme Court! Register today! olatheschools.org/mock-trial
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Today we will lead the world in commemorating the 24th anniversary of 9/11. Twenty-four years after the day that changed our world forever, we will come together to read aloud the names of those lost. Join us live: ow.ly/9SRg50WRic3
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The 2025-26 School Year is not complete without a great kickoff meeting of the @CFR_Education Ambassadors! Such an amazing group of educators from across the nation and around the world collaborating and sharing their rockstar expertise.
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Retro Report
@RetroReport6 Aug 2025
#USHistory teachers: Are you looking for engaging classroom resources on 9/11? Use these popular Retro Report resources to help your students explore 9/11 and its aftermath. Register to access free lesson plans and student activities: retroreport.org/articles/hel…
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✨ Make learning interactive with Hyperlink Slides Choice Board! Quickly turn your Google Slides into engaging, clickable boards for lessons, activities, or projects. Boost student choice and creativity while keeping everything organized in one file. 🔗 workspace.google.com/marketp… #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace
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BE THERE— Monday, August 18th— When The World from A to Z returns!
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High-quality social studies builds background knowledge, boosts comprehension, and fosters civic engagement. It’s the triple threat of learning. #HistoryMatters
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Join us for this FREE Day of PD. Register Today! kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/j…
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Does free speech mean we can say anything we want? Our 5th grade class dug deep into this inquiry created by @icivics It was so great to hear the convos and their claims, evidence, and reasoning! @olatheschools @rachelteachkc @OPSSocStudies
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Loved presenting today with @OPSSocStudies on how to start your year with Historical Thinking Bootcamp! A great idea from the #FIELDGuide by @glennw98 and @madisonteacher! We just adapted for grades K-5. Check out their book here socialstudiesfieldguide.com
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I was apart of the Teaching American History Conference about American Immigration and Ellis Island this weekend! It was a blast to learn so much from an expert and analyze documents to enhance lessons with my students next year. @OWNovacekOWLS @OPSSocStudies
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So excited and honored to be a part of this group!!
What an fabulous group of rockstar social studies educators! We had such an amazing time together this spring “doing” social studies. @rachelteachkc @olatheschools #teamsocialstudies 💯AWESOMENESS right here. 🎯
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One of my favorites is the Declaration of Independence with a woman’s name (can you find it?) paired with the picture book that tells the story. Find them here: nypl.org/events/exhibitions/… and amazon.com/Her-Name-Was-Mary…
For the #FIELDGuide primary sources are the heart of Foundational Evidence. How do you use them to bring history to life? Share your favorite primary source and how you use it in your classroom and check out socialstudiesfieldguide.com to learn more #PrimarySources #Inquiry @glennw98
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