nonprofit professional turned small business owner. forever a champion for public ed, early ed, & serving my community. wife & mama. friend & connector.
Joined June 2009
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22 Jul 2023
Finishing our first week back at @bdsbearkittens and once again I’m reminded that public school teachers are absolutely amazing. 🥲🥰
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13 Jul 2023
4th grader coming in hot. Is there anything better than the first day of school?!🥰 @bdsbearkittens @HCPSNC @derekstipe
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8 Jun 2023
Fun job alert! I hear the creative director is super awesome.😉 @derekstipe
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15 May 2023
There is such important data in this article for parents & schools. Our kids/students are worth it.🤍
15 May 2023
The earlier kids get smartphones, the worse their mental health as adults.
New study, 27k ppl: owning a smartphone younger predicts lower self-worth, motivation & resilience—and more sadness, anxiety & aggression—especially for girls.
Smartphones should wait until high school.
jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p…
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Summer Stipe retweeted
10 May 2023
Live in #WNC and have a student in school? 👩👦
Give your input on the educational experiences of students & caregivers in Western North Carolina!
Check out @EducationNC's survey ⬇️
ednc.org/survey-western-nc-p…
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3 May 2023
I am a gun owner and a hunter. I have always & will continue to strongly support #2ndAmendment rights. But we have reached a #publichealth crisis where #guns are now #1 killer of kids nationwide. Here are 11 policies that warrant consideration in response:
forbes.com/sites/billfrist/2…
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6 May 2023
So dang proud of these @bdsbearkittens. County-wide spelling bee champs.🥇🏆🐝❤️🤍 @HCPSNC
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6 May 2023
RT @bdsbearkittens: What an awesome morning at BRCC at the Kawanis Spelling Bee! The Bruce's Bee Squad took 1st place after a nail biting t…
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26 Apr 2023
As responsible gun owners, we believe in the right to bear arms, but also in laws that help keep America safe.
It’s time to speak up - sign the petition today at AimForChange.us #AimForChange
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18 Apr 2023
RT @bdsbearkittens: Congratulations to third grader Gibson Stipe! Gibson won 2nd place in the Carl Sandburg Poetry Contest! Great writing G…
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30 Mar 2023
Shoutout to the @bdsbearkittens who won the @HCPSNC #BattleOfTheBooks for the 2nd year in a row! 🥹🤩🎉
All of the kids that participated are amazing. Reading & studying 15 books and all of the details is HARD work. 💪🏼
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15 Feb 2023
It’s back!🤩🙌🏼
15 Feb 2023
We are looking forward to hosting our first Boogie Down at the Bruce since COVID! It's going to be a lot of fun! #theBruce
ALT Flyer for Boogie Down at the Bruce!
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31 Jan 2023
If you're curious what I'm up to with juniper, check out my winter newsletter. 🤍
Juniper in Winter - mailchi.mp/06b6b864787e/juni…
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24 Jan 2023
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24 Jan 2023
Ecusta Trail's first section nearly designed, construction begins in summer citizen-times.com/story/news…
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26 Dec 2022
‘The word became flesh & dwelt among us.’ Among us. Celebrating the incarnation each year never gets old. And neither does looking at their candlelit profiles.✨
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7 Dec 2022
Today’s spirit day at @bdsbearkittens - Holiday Attire.🎄 My guess is the intent was ugly sweaters, but we went to dressed up route.🥰 #StipeBrothers @derekstipe
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