Lea DiStefano

@ChapelCheetahs Love this!!!!

“They see me rollin…” #mobileoffice

And we’re back! Looking forward to a great year @whitneywhales #wearesogladyourehere 🐳

A big thank you to this dynamic team! Not only did they dedicate extensive time last year to training in Restorative Practices and climate initiatives, but they're also spending this summer updating our training materials to ensure we're ready for the new school year. You rock!

🎉We reached our goal of collecting, counting, and donating 1.2 million can tabs! The while community @SPS_CT really worked hard to accomplish this! Proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House in @cityofnewhaven 👏🏾 @whitneywhales @jess_scandurra @rose_okai @Afton03687473 er

One of the BEST days of the year, when our soon-to-be @BunnellBulldogs and @SHSRed_Devils graduates come visit the elementary school where it all began. The smiles say it all!! @SPS_CT

Another year of poppy planting in the books! Thank you to all for helping to make this happen! Our display will be up until next Wednesday May 29, so spread the word, stop by again, and enjoy 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

Dinosaur themed mini golf art show….because why not?! @whitneywhales

So proud of our @whitneywhales 2nd graders! They rocked their Spring concert this afternoon! 🐳⭐️

Great day celebrating all the accomplishments of our @whitneywhales staff! Make your own pizza day…Shout out to our amazing pizza chefs!

Quite possibly my favorite night of the school year! @whitneywhales Literacy/Multicultural Night…an amazing evening celebrating and sharing many cultures and traditions that make up our world, especially those that make up our Whitney family! Can’t wait to do it again next year!

Great virtual visit today with our One School, One Book author/illustrator #GraceLin We learned more about her book The Year of the Dog, her life, and what it takes to be an author…we even drew with her and met her pet chickens! @whitneywhales

Only 1 more Instructional Rounds for the year. Professional Learning at its best! @whitneywhales

While the kids are away, the teachers will….LEARN! @whitneywhales #RestorativePractices #ProfessionalLearning

Proud!!!

We are into our second week of ramping up our reasoning. Lots of stars have been added to the wall for students who persevered and showed their thinking on our problem of the week. @whitneywhales @SAMRose525

@JCareyReads Love this!!!! And love being 25 again :)

Happy birthday @LeaDiStef ! We heard all about your 25th birthday all day today. We hope you have the best day and know how much you’re appreciated by our whole crew! ❤️

@JCareyReads Yes! Love this quote too! So powerful!

One of my favorite quotes. So much truth here…

This is my why. Finding the joy of being with students and seeing their creativity in action and engaging in lesson observations! Big thanks to our @BunnellBulldogs for helping judge @whitneywhales invention convention! @CT_Invent @SPS_CT

Grateful for the professional learning happening at my kids’ school. This is the work that strengthens a school.