I teach physics, love my people, my job, my community, and all of the sports.

Joined July 2011
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So cool to see all the fireworks. Congrats to all the new NBCTs. (And your students!) #NBCTstrong The absolute best PD you’ll ever have.
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WE NEED YOU! The Florence Falcons are heading to the 7A playoffs and we want to pack Braly Stadium for the first round this Friday night! @cityoflorenceal #FCSLearn #FCSFalcons #OneFlorence
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And, one busy mom and dad. @Emily_Taylor6 @ktaylor74 💙💙💙 #Taylorprobs Love y’all, your boys, and Ella. This is simply amazing.
Wanna hear something crazy? 3 different brothers pitching at 3 different schools earned a win in relief this week: Evan Taylor- Arkansas tonight Grant Taylor- LSU on Sunday Collin Taylor- UAB on Sunday
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Who makes the call on turning the water fountains back on? -teacher watching the children drink out of the bottle filler. #itistime
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1st game of the season tomorrow night!!! @home vs Tanner🚨 Varsity: 7:00 Jv:5:30 @Florence_Sports @FHSstudentsec_
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Easily one of the top five days of school ever. And, guess who will always stay and help clean up? @FloFalBaseball #powderpuff #seniorswin #bestcoachingstaff
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Love this! 🍁 🍂 🎙️ @ManuelScott
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17 Nov 2021
In Washington state, a multi-year study found that “[Board-] certified teachers are more effective than non-certified teachers with similar experience.” Their findings suggest NBCTs produce gains of up to 1.5 months of additional learning. Learn more hubs.ly/H0_nsLN0
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14 Nov 2021
Try this..
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Attention all @cityoflorenceal Veterans - you are invited to our Veterans Program & breakfast at Florence High School on November 10, 2021 at 9 am. Please call @fhsfalcons1 at 256-768-2200 to RSVP and for any questions. #fcslearn #yoursystemourcommunityoneflorence #Thanks
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My students called my class “some kind of physics boot camp” today and I think I like it.
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23 Oct 2021
The 7A playoff bracket is set! Check out all of the match-ups for the first round in two weeks: alpreps.com/2021-7a-bracketo…
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Becoming an NBCT changed so many things I do. One of the most prominent is asking Ss “Why?” following their responses. It is a classroom-changing strategy.
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Going through the National Board process allows teachers to hone their practice, showcase their talent in the classroom and demonstrate their dedication to their students and their profession. hubs.ly/H0ZQ91q0
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When I can’t put ideas that constantly run through my head into words (bc I honestly don’t have time to write them down) and someone else does it for me.
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Teacher-Mom Bonus…When he has a good play, the student section cheers and they scream at me in the stands. This makes my heart smile (probably more than I’d like to admit). 💙🤍#gofalcons #proudmom
Replying to @FlorenceHSFB
(2 of 2) Players of the Week, selected by coaches.
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I think teachers and hockey refs have a lot in common.
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I got to be his teacher for senior teacher appreciation…and, I get to be his teacher everyday! Great job! 💙🤍🖤 #15
Million 💵 player Million 💵 person Million 💵 performance Mad respect for William Watkins: Kid plays with more heart than a Hallmark store at Valentines. Congrats Willie, you’re our Week 6 Player of the Week in a 42-0 blowout over Sparkman! @FlorenceHSFB @FHSFalconRadio
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Just know that whenever I say “last year” I actually mean three years ago.
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These school days are definitely a lot harder than last year’s, and the year before it.
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