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Getting ready to present our @GTWizards1 wizard graphic novel pride!

Awesome author visit from @stacymcanulty at Washington Elementary this morning. She shared with students some behind the scenes of her new book, "The World Ends in April". Thank you, Stacy! @GTWizards1

Awesome author visit from @stacymcanulty at Washington Elementary this morning. She shared with students some behind the scenes of her new book, "The World Ends in April". Thank you, Stacy! @GTWizards1

Somewhere over the Rainbow...Great way to start a morning at Washington Elementary. @GTWizards1

Inspired by my visit to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville this past July. While not the Mother Church, hopefully to my students, it will be the Mother Classroom. Looking forward to the first day. @GTWizards1

Congrats to Mr. Grant! He is one of Wake County finalists for principal of the year! Proud to be a member of your team. Congratulations Bob! @GTWizards1 @

@rsykez @GTWizards1 @DillardES @MrsAGriffin1 @drtsexton @WesternWCPSS We will miss you at @GTWizards1. The Dragonflies are getting a good one. Good luck and congratulations!

I took flight as a @GTWizards1 and now I am ready to soar like a @DillardES Dragonfly! Looking forward to an incredible journey together @MrsAGriffin1 and DDES family! @drtsexton @WesternWCPSS

Very fortunate to have GMA meteorologist @gingerlee visit @GTWizards1. Thank you for coming to our school to talk to Ss about meteorology and #chasinghelicity.

Ss enjoying @NHLCanes Readvolution Celebration. Let's go Canes! @GTWizards1 @WCPSS

It took an entire team of world-class climber-cinematographers—who rappelled beside Alex Honnold as he climbed Yosemite's El Capitan—to capture this historic story #FreeSolo #Oscars2019 on.natgeo.com/2E6RDNc

After analyzing the Preamble to the Constitution, the students went to work on interpreting it in an artistic point of view. Here are some of the results of the the Ss' Preamble quilt project. @GTWizards1

"We the People..." Finished breaking down and analyzing the Preamble of the US Constitution and now Ss are creating "quilts" to show their interpretation of the Preamble. @GTWizards1

Culmination of his Cafe Colonial America project, one of my S made traditional Colonial cornbread and apple cider. It was yummy! @GTWizards1 #wizardsrule

Enjoying a morning walk in Winter Wonderland with my bride and our dog. @cbsmith_enrich

When I was in high school, I was one of four students from my school selected to go and see him speak at a rally when he was running for president. Extraordinary experience for the four of us. RIP 41.

Mrs. Korostynski showing Ss what crochet looks like. Instant connection to our reading of Esperanza Rising. @GTWizards1

Educators are finding ways to tell a richer, more inclusive history of America—one in which all students can see themselves positively represented. #ColumbusDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay2018 edut.to/2O0C4yn

Celebrating our WCPSS Assistant Principal of the Year! Congrats @rsykez @GTWizards1 @WCPSS

The next time you find yourself overthinking or worrying, stop yourself and take a deep breath. Look at something around you and notice what’s in the present moment. Look at the sky, a beautiful flower. Feel your heartbeat. Get out of your mind and immerse yourself in the moment.

3 things students need to hear from teachers: 1. “I believe in you.” 2. “You have a purpose.” 3. “How are you, really?”