Educator. Reader. Writer. Wife to Ben. Dog mom to Marley and Kona. Fiercely hopeful that students today will do better with all the tomorrows.

Joined April 2009
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Ms. Oki retweeted
20 Jan 2024
At this point, I’m thinking we just tell him he won the election, put him in a fake White House on the back-nine of Trump National, give him a Diet Coke button and tell him he can sell whatever nuke secrets he wants for as long as he wants. Close the door… and tiptoe away. 👀
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14 Oct 2023
Just attended a student's funeral. My heart hurts.
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10 Oct 2023
We didn't get a snap together, but we did share some yummy food. Always better when I spend time in your company, @NaseemRdz ! Shout out to Carla and Dan too!
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9 Sep 2023
Watching Coco Gauff win her first US Open was so emotional. Her tenacity on the court is inspiring, and how she uplifts humanity everywhere is special. I am crying with joy for her.
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9 Sep 2023
This is REAL!!!
From our introduction chapter. Remember, every step toward equity eliminates inequity or cultivates equity. By itself celebrating diversity doesn't do either. We should celebrate diversity, but it can't become the high optics, low-impact fill-in for high-impact equity leadership.
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9 Sep 2023
This isn't even a humble brag.. this is real shit brag.... we're working this year toward learner identity--I wrote a grant for "identity through play". Purchased a whole host of new activities for recess that include opportunities for music, theater and art...the kids are joyful
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14 Aug 2023
28th first day of school as an educator.....kids arrive today! I am so joyful!
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7 Aug 2023
My school was privileged to Zoom with @MsKass1 this morning for our back to school kick off. The humble Brilliance and nudge to discover our own efficacy was tremendous. What a gift! Thank you, Kass.
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Ms. Oki retweeted
22 Jul 2023
Slavery was pure and unadulterated evil. There is no "other side to the story."
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22 Jul 2023
My brother just sent me this picture of my momma. I have never seen it before...the ones we love most have lots of moments that we know nothing of... that's a beautiful mystery to contemplate.
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You will do your best work when you are supported and included. You will make up more career time working 6 months at the right place, than in the previous 6 years of daily hell. And an inclusive team will not judge you for switching multiple times finding the right fit. 👍🏿
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Ms. Oki retweeted
“The song is a celebration of vigilantism, though Aldean denies it. He defends it as an ode to small-town America, but it is really a statement of entitlement — an assertion of who is allowed to make and enforce the rules…” @pastpunditrycnn.com/2023/07/20/opinions/…
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22 Jul 2023
I used to write. A lot. (IYKYK--- thank you to those who received so much randomness) Then I stopped. Now, I realize how much it served my well being. How do I get back?
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the personification of evil
How Ronald Reagan Ruined America (a thread)
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Ms. Oki retweeted
10 Jul 2023
Pardon my redundancy but- We can’t keep demanding teachers are trained in everything, are skilled in everything, can skillfully meet 30 different little human’s needs… not pay them accordingly and then wonder why there is a teacher shortage
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10 Jul 2023
Cooking yummy food is a love language... if I have made food for you, know that you're important to me.
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9 Jul 2023
It is July.... I'm thinking about next school year in really conceptual ways... after digging into some books ( thanks @MsKass1 and @GholdyM ) I'm really focused on how I want students to feel in educational space...how are they validated and loved? How are they challenged?
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Ms. Oki retweeted
–Expand the Court –Enact a binding code of ethics –Save our democracy
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