Jennifer Thorpe

#purposefulplay #PlayisLearning @PISDCalhoun

Had you told me 5 years ago I would get a master’s degree AND principal certification, I would have laughed. I am forever grateful to those educators who encouraged me, challenged me, and saw something in me that I didn’t. #proud

At @PISDCalhoun we believe our students learn at high levels through purposeful play and research backs us up. #calhounconnects

This week reminded me that learning never stops for our students or our staff. Watching our youngest scholars grow, explore, and achieve is the greatest reward! 🌟📚 @PISDCalhoun #CalhounConnects

Teachers like Fun Friday too! My fabulous team spent our planning period playing Yahtzee together! @PISDCalhoun

I love watching students learn and grow at high levels while exploring measurement!! These friends are using a popsicle stick to find classroom items that are longer and shorter. #CalhounConnects #PlayisLearning #math @PISDCalhoun

Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door! 📚💫 Check out this amazing @PISDCalhoun student practicing her Heggerty phonological awareness skills while on vacation! We love seeing knowledge in action, even on the weekend! #CalhounConnects #HeggertyHero

Book Character Day at @PISDCalhoun was pure joy! 📚💫 Our students and staff brought stories to life with creativity, laughter, and smiles all around. Check out the fun in this video and see why Calhoun is the best place to learn and grow!

Come see this in action at @PISDCalhoun!! #PurposefulPlay #PlayisLearning

⭐️ Aleisha Frazier (School Psychologist at Calhoun) is CRUSHING IT! She goes above and beyond to meet every need and shows up daily in ways that build meaningful relationships across the campus. Her dedication and heart make a lasting impact!⭐️ #bettertogether

Belonging is the foundation for learning, joy in learning, and joy in being human. Inclusive educators build it on purpose. #LeadInclusion #UDL #EduSky #TeacherTwitter #EdChat

@MsStoutPK @BrownsBearsPreK I love this!!!

Today’s Mystery Reader was none other than Mrs. Brown from Panhandle! 📚@BrownsBearsPreK The class was thrilled to have a special guest teacher come read! We love when our school family joins in the fun! 🥰#calhounconnects

Students don’t need to be college ready in kindergarten. They need to be kid ready — ready to play, explore, imagine, and connect. Play is the gateway to adulthood, not a break from it. It teaches focus, creativity, teamwork, and resilience — the real skills life demands.

Building fine motor skills and spatial awareness all while practicing sorting at Writer’s Corner! #PlayisLearning #CalhounConnects @PISDCalhoun

What a fun morning enjoying the sun, community vehicles, and cold treats with families at the @PISDCalhoun Touch-a-Truck!!

Celebrating our uniqueness while building fine motor skills! Thank you @MissRobinson04 for the idea! @PISDCalhoun #CalhounConnects

Our goal at @PISDCalhoun right here!! #CalhounConnects

Come join us this Saturday for Touch-A-Truck at Calhoun ECS from 10-1! There will be many trucks as well as a bubble truck. Can't wait to see you there! 🚔🚒🚜🫧