BeckyH68

I am a science teacher and life long learner. There is so much I have not learned about our wonderful world yet! Time to get to work!

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Paul Alexander is one of the last people living in an iron lung after he contracted polio in 1952 at the age of six. He has been using the iron lung for over 70 years and has become an advocate for polio awareness and the importance of vaccines.

The iron lung, also known as a negative pressure ventilator, is a large horizontal cylinder designed to stimulate breathing in patients who have lost control of their respiratory muscles. The patient's head is exposed outside the cylinder, while the body is sealed inside. Air pressure inside the cylinder is cycled to facilitate inhalation and exhalation.

In the mid-20th century, iron lungs were widely used to treat patients with polio, a highly contagious viral disease that can cause paralysis and respiratory failure. However, with the development of the polio vaccine in the 1950s and 1960s, the incidence of polio decreased dramatically, and the use of iron lungs became less common.

Today, there are only a handful of people in the world who still rely on iron lungs for their survival. Paul Alexander is one of them, and his story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of vaccination and the impact that polio has had on the lives of many people.

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

Two of my favorite schools!! @countylchs and @HokiesFB Let's go.....

[Shawn Quinn @CoachShawnQuinn]

Always great to stop by @LoudounCountyFB and see some great folks! Lots of love for @HokiesFB in the building. #ThisIsHome

[JL Simpson MS @JLSMS_Official]

Our Bus Drivers deliver our favorite people each day to Simpson! We are so thankful for all 31 bus drivers and attendants! PTO and JLS were able to spoil them with Crumbl Cookie, Tumblers, and handmade cards from our students! @KERHailey

[Secretary Miguel Cardona @SecCardona]

We need to pay teachers as if the future of our Nation is in their hands – because it is.

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

One of my favorite events to start the school year!!

[JL Simpson MS @JLSMS_Official]

Stampede into the Community! Year 6! This year we were honored to be able expand our event to the @douglass_cc! This event truly takes a village 💕 thankful for our JLS Staff & PTO & @LCHS1954 & Evergreen Mill ES. Cookout, School Supplies, Smiles, Sweets, DJ, & ❤️! @LCPSOfficial

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

What a great first day today! Looking forward to a great year!

[JL Simpson MS @JLSMS_Official]

Meet our new Principal!!

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

@Carter__Scruggs @CoachShawnQuinn @CoachPryVT @coachbrentdavis @Crook_VT @jcprice59 @TylerBowen @MattReidenbaugh @LoudounCountyFB Let's Go Hokiea!!!

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

@DLopez_Spanish @JLSMS_Official @NickGrzeda @AWSSupport thanks again for your support!

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

Thanks for your support!

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

It was a great day at #jlsms today! STEAM day was super fun and I appreciate the support from #AWS @ldacompton @KJoliverJLS @NickGrzeda @csforlcps

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

@JLSMS_Official

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

It was a great day at #jlsms today! STEAM day was super fun and I appreciate the support from #AWS @ldacompton @KJoliverJLS @NickGrzeda @csforlcps

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

Better there than at one of your old schools!

[caroline🦇🦝 @hronikc_]

not the dulles town center 💀💀 15 minutes from where I grew up

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

Thanks for your words. Great talk!

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

@rdawson2213 @JLSMS_Official @kanneclark @ldacompton @KJoliverJLS Sorry I missed this visit

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

@hodakotb HOKIES!!!!

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

@hodakotb @virginia_tech @HokiesWBB Let's go........

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

You can ALWAYS girlboss! Cause you are the best!

[caroline🦇🦝 @hronikc_]

I cant girlboss in these conditions

[BeckyH68 @BeckyH68]

This is crazy!!

[They Might Be Giants @tmbg]

Our friends @okgo are really being sued by @postcereals for their name, even though they had it long before Post did. Crazy and wrong but true! If you agree, please spread the word. Maybe we can stop this together. #okgo (pardon the repost but forgot a hashtag!) -John F. TMBG

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

So true! 🙌