Matt Caratachea, Ph.D.

We’re looking for a passionate and innovative educator to join our team! The Instructional Technology Coach position at Goochland High School is now open. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support the incredible work happening at GHS. applitrack.com/glnd/onlineapp…

8th graders at GMS experienced an awesome breakout that brought collaboration, critical thinking, & FUN to life! @Alphabet_Miller & @MrBeasleyteach met some rockstars from @SufVAschools at @vste. @xscapetheclass & @powrau traveled to GCPS to collaborate on a top-notch breakout!

Engineering on a Saturday morning! 🌟 Conundrum Day 2025 @glndschools

There’s nothing like listening to Mrs. Vaughan bring history to life for our 4th graders with Henry’s Freedom Box—and with @Novel_Effect adding soundscapes, it was even more engaging! Such a powerful way to engage students and spark meaningful conversations.

❄️📚 Snowy days are perfect for cozy reading! Don’t forget to read our Goochland Reads book, A Boy Called Bat. This week is chapters 15-21. Happy reading, Otters! 🦦

Pianos & Oranges makes for a curious learning experience. Thank you Mr. Mock for educating our students on conductors, insulators, & electricity using Makey Make. “This is soooo cool!” Stellar lesson! Everyone is a Science person, #ChangeTheStory @MrMeiller

Finished the day with our GMS Eagles, presenting their inventions designed to make the world a better place. 🌎 Our students crushed! 🌟 @GMSEagles

In our #VSTE24 era! @GESOtterFam @glndschools

Excited to share and learn at #VSTE24! I’m thrilled to participate in two panels on Monday! AI Implementation in Schools at 1:00 PM and an Apple Distinguished Schools Showcase at 2:15 PM. Can’t wait to collaborate and discuss the future of #EdTech and innovation!

This was so much fun! I don’t know who was more engaged, the suspects or the students!

Ms. Kim Watts, moments before this evening’s Holiday Hoedown. ☃️ It’s Ms. Watts’ 37th holiday program, she’s written and composed each one. Ms. Watts is a true gift to our school-community.

EdTechRVA isn’t just a conference—it’s a celebration of Richmond’s vibrant education and technology communities. 🌆⚡ Be part of the celebration. The countdown is getting low.... only 5 days left... Submit your proposal by December 1st. #RevItUpRVA #EdTechRVA

Otters of the Month! From our SRO, to our custodial supervisor, to our amazing teachers and staff, you all make GES a special place. Thank you for your commitment, care, and positivity. Your impact is felt in every corner of GES-and we’re so grateful for all that you do!

Girls on the Run 5K on this beautiful November afternoon, a program having an incredibly positive impact on our kids! 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

I loved getting to get some hands on professional learning last week with @Alphabet_Miller and @GMSEagles teachers during Eagles Explore! I can’t wait to see how teachers and students leverage @Flocabulary in their classrooms!

What a great meeting with the best school library team around! We started the meeting by decorating pumpkins as book characters. I think they turned out pretty great!! @sjsmith_ges @RoadrunnerLMC @TeacherZoe @MrsDeweyGMS @GoochlandLC

@tmays921 @vste I hope I see you at the conference!

I attended a VSTE Campfire Chat 🏕️ and it was great! It's not too late to sign up for the Sep. 18 event. Register to get a chance to win an Amazon gift card. @VSTE #weareVSTE ctt.ec/VFa8e+

🎉 @mrs_mnoone is teaching @GESOtterFam 5th graders to use @canva for video editing, and their skills are shining! Get ready for an incredible GES Kid News this year—these students are going to amaze you! 🎬📚

This should be really fun! Can’t wait!!

🎉 We’re thrilled to kick off the new school year! Last week, our new teachers hit the ground running, and this week, we welcomed everyone back at our convocation. Can’t wait to see our students on 8/19! 📚✨