Aliza Rivera

Our Early Educators who serve our youngest of Wildcats @elginisd could sure use your help with just basic supplies to set us off a strong start for the school year. In return, we would love to send you a homemade thank you card for donating to us. Gracias! amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

@miguelmigrant We are in need of basic supplies at our Child Development Center. We are located in a rural area, with a very small budget. Anything helps! Thank you! amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

Hola 👋. Let’s keep supporting our teachers with their wishlists before school starts. Some of the items are less than a cup of coffee. #DonorsChoose #AdoptATeacher #clearthelists #ClearTheLists2025 #clearthelist25 #teacherwishlist #teachertwitter #Teachersof𝕏 #TEACHers

@miguelmigrant Our Elgin ISD Child Development Center is in need of many things. Anything helps! Thank you! amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

Teachers: if you still have items on your lists drop them here. I will repost and share with my networks. The beginning of school is almost here. #clearthelist #clearthelists #AdoptATeacher #clearthelist25 #Teachersof𝕏 #teachersofx #Teachers #supportteachers #teachertwitter

@LoewyLawFirm amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls… Our CDC is in Elgin, TX. Anything helps. Thank you!

Kicking off our annual Clear the Lists drive! Our focus is on Texas teachers, esp those in Austin area. Everyone is encouraged to help us with donations on these lists Thanks to all who teach, y’all are heroes. 🦸 🍎 🖊️ 📝 Drop em 👇🏼 #ClearTheLists2025

@esmeraldalday @SAISDBilingual Felicitaciones amiga!

Orgullosa to be representing SAISD’s students , teachers , families, and our amazing departamento at NABE this year 💪🏽@saisdbilingual

Proud of Linda Pachicano, the first Hispanic female Principal in Hutto ISD, for her inspiring leadership at Cottonwood Creek Elementary. Let's celebrate her accomplishments during #HispanicHeritageMonth. Read Linda's story at hipponation.org/hispanicherita….

@blancagalvezp @AustinISD @Matias_AISD @AISDMultilingue @amiemortiz @Sonaya_AISD @AustinISDPL @DarlaCARES @BHosack23 Love this!

Our amazing International teachers from Spain are starting to la #WelcomeHome!.@AustinISD.@Matias_AISD.@AISDMultilingue.@amiemortiz.@Sonaya_AISD.@AustinISDPL.@DarlaCARES.@BHosack23

@ValentinaESL Yes! Be inclusive, be welcoming ❤️

Have you ever walked into a space and felt out of place? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Have you felt alone in a room filled with many? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Sat at a table by yourself while the others filled fast? 🙋🏻‍♀️ When the new school year begins, look for students & colleagues who may be experiencing these circumstances. Change the narrative. 🫶🏽

@flyingmonkey13 Yes! We need to rest and recharge!

I've heard many educators still stressed going into the summer. It breaks my heart. It's my hope to build a culture where teachers take this time to do what brings them joy. If it's the workshop, great. If it's not, that's 💯 okay. We have to take care of ourselves.

@WalnutCreekECP @aisd Love this!

Our prek future @aisd grads completed their registration and ready to start in Aug. 22 @AISDECRocks 💙

@DrP_Principal We need more restorative/trauma informed education. It needs to be prioritized as much as reading and math is. Thank you for sharing your story.

There was a boy named JJ. He was very little when two of his siblings died in a fire. JJ survived but had severe asthma as a result of exposure to inhaling a great deal of smoke. Mom fell out of the picture and grannie raised him and his cousins. In reality, the streets raised JJ. JJ was an explorer and a “frequent flyer” to the counselor and assistant principal’s office. Some of these visits were due to disrupting the class and others were daily stops on his wandering around the building tour. There were times when he would look pre-occupied or deep in thought. When asked about it, he either could not articulate what he was thinking or said he’d rather not speak about it. As difficult as JJ’s behaviors could be in class, there was something very likeable about JJ. He was a salesman, negotiator, and finagler. JJ had great eye contact, a big smile, and an infectious laugh. The day before winter break, JJ was sent to the office for being extremely disrespectful to a substitute teacher. The assistant principal lectured him (probably yelled at him) and told him about how disappointed he was in JJ. The conversation went on to how many people were in JJ’s corner and how maybe JJ was just wasting their time if he wasn’t going to step up and do the right thing. JJ cried for the first time that anyone at school could remember. He promised that he would do better and that he was sorry for letting everyone down. Word spread through the building that the Assistant Principal “stuck it” to JJ. Several staff members stopped by the Assistant Principal’s office to give him a high five and to thank him for being tough on JJ. The assistant principal went home and felt proud of himself for making JJ cry and for teaching him a lesson. He then went on to enjoy winter break with his family, knowing that things would be different and easier with JJ when they returned in January. A few days later on Christmas day, I received a phone call from the head principal. JJ had a severe asthma attack and died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. I went to JJ’s funeral. Grannie told stories about JJ as a baby, toddler, and as a child. She smiled and cried as she detailed memories of his mischief and also the many kind and thoughtful acts he did for his little sister. Grannie then talked about how much he liked his school, his friends, and playing kickball. Grannie paused, surveyed the room, and looked me right in the eyes. She said that the person he loved the most and the one who cared most about him was Dr Bryan Pearlman - his assistant principal. I got up and left. I was crying uncontrollably. I would have given anything to have five more minutes with JJ. I would have apologized for my behavior and for making him cry. I would have promised him that I would learn more and do better moving forward. I would have told him about how much I enjoyed spending time with him. I would have told him about how amazing he was! Shame on me. I didn’t know anything about mental health or trauma. I suspended kids and really believed that they would come back with a better attitude and improved behaviors. I kept sending the same students home over and over and really expected a different outcome (this is the definition of insanity). This was particularly ineffective for students dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma. Take some time to think about your own “JJ”. Think of one new thing you will try that may help the relationship and reduce the negative behaviors. You can also post information about your own “JJ” (anonymously if you like) on the “Maslow Before Bloom” Facebook group. We can brainstorm some ideas with the 19,000 other members who are all committed to help all kids to succeed in school and life: Facebook.com/groups/maslowb… I think of JJ every day. I miss him so much! Christmas is always the hardest time. I remember that phone call like it was yesterday.

@NeuroGroovy Widowed for 14 years. Post away.

@APBreStafford Love ❤️ this!

Hutto ISD’s Inspiring Excellence End of Year Awards! Honored to receive the 2022-2023 Professional of the Year for Hutto Middle School #HippoNation 🦛 #UnitedinExcellence 🧡

@ManorISD_Super Congratulations 🎊

Manor ISD staff getting Innovation Awards from Manor Schoolhouse Foundation #ManorStrong

We sure had an amazing way to end our week! Students participated in fun, yummy, and educational rotations this afternoon for Cinco de Mayo! Thank you Mrs.Brooks for organizing this memorable event! Big thank you to all of our amazing @CCES_Hippos volunteers and staff! @HuttoISD

@Bilingual_Manor @ManorISD Love this!

@cksantamaria You give the best hugs! Miss ya!

We need more hugs in the world…

@ManorISD_Super One of the best leaders around! Proud of you!

It’s official! #ManorStrong

@Principal_CRod @APBreStafford Very true!!!! Very few realize it!

Our First Grade teacher, Ms. Alonzo, is leading the way in making gains in her student writing! Students used a hands-on approach to build and design a wall mural. @CCES_Hippos @HuttoISD #HippoNation #hands-on