Kayla Patrick-Bear

Learning about the Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER) strategy with EPIC today! Excited to use it in my classroom to help students support their ideas with evidence and explain their thinking! @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Attended the Teaching America History seminar “America at 250: The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence.” We examined primary source documents to explore how the ideas of liberty, equality, and self-government shaped the nation! Wonderful session! @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Exploring thinking routines in the Social Studies classroom - currently playing the Elaboration Game. I love honing my craft to become a better educator! #SocialStudies #TeachingStrategies @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Attending another amazing session on FDR led by Jeff Urbin! Thank you EPIC! @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Learning more about Jewish resistance during the Holocaust #HolocaustEducation #Resistance #NeverForget @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

looking for literary devices with with Kelly Estepp! What a fun session! @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Canva and Its Amazing AI Tools with Lisa Nydick! Thank you EPIC for another amazing presentation! @KEDCGrants @KyWriteRight @kedc_epic

The Declaration of Independence—a document that changed the world 🌍 Diving into the powerful ideas of freedom, equality, and self-governance with Jeff Urbin! @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Teaching the Holocaust through poetry -- thank you, EPIC, for another powerful and meaningful educational session! @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Learning how to use Gamma to help create engaging presentations! @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

I love Constitution in the Headlines -- using real news events to make civics and history relevant to students! #TeachCivics #ConstitutionInAction @KyWriteRight @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic

Virtual field trips allow students to visit historic sites -- no permission slips required! Thanks KEDC for a wonderful day of learning at 2026 EdTech Unleashed! @KyWriteRight @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic

Attended a very helpful session about organizational systems to reduce missing and late work! @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Attended another amazing economics session with Amanda Geiger! So helpful! @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Using AI Tools for Differentiation with Lisa Nydick! #KEDCgrants @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Reflecting on all the wonderful things I’ve been learning in EPIC with Jackie Rogers! Leveraging Learning -- Teaching is growth in action! #KEDCgrants @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Learning now to use NotebookLM with Lisa Nydick! #KEDCgrants @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Just attended an incredible session: Pearl Harbor - An Exploration of History & Culture Learned so much, and the personal stories honoring the heroes of Pearl Harbor were unforgettable. Stories make history come alive for students! #KEDCgrants @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

Exploring new AI tools to enhance teaching! #KEDCgrants @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic @KyWriteRight

I am so excited for the EPIC Kick Off Event with KEDC Grants! I am very grateful for the opportunity to learn and collaborate! #KEDCgrants @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic