Desiree Matia, MFA

Fine Art Professional * Dedicated Educator * Lifelong Learner

[Desiree Matia, MFA @DesireeMatia]

“If you treat people like World class citizens, they behave that way.” SO inspired after hearing William Strickland kick off the #flexspace Summit this morning. @AlleghenyIU3 @transformED_aiu @remakelearning @MCGYouth

[Desiree Matia, MFA @DesireeMatia]

Music is most definitely in our schools this week, showcased during our Celebrations of Learning! Mr. Angelo’s 7/8 Jazz Band at Propel Pitcairn is feelin’ the groove! #MIOSM #artsedmatters #community #propelfinearts #propelarts #instrumentalmusic #band #musicinourschoolsmonth

[Desiree Matia, MFA @DesireeMatia]

Celebrating #youthartmonth with MHS scholars at the #CMOA! We are learning a lot and loving the art! #YAM @cmoa @PropelSchools

[Propel Schools @PropelSchools]

Today Propel Montour Elementary School scholars were surprised by Buffalo Bills Safety @HamlinIsland! Damar made a special visit to his former school and read to scholars. #PropelProud #DamarHamlin #SchoolChoice #DamarGivesBack

[Desiree Matia, MFA @DesireeMatia]

Building @PropelSchools partnership with @MCGYouth has been so exciting for our AMAZING high school artists. There is so much more to come! Such an incredible organization! #propelproud #propelfinearts #digitalart #ceramics #design #highschoolartists

[Angelique Benjamin @abenji77]

Propel McKeesport Celebration of Learning. Scholars learned drumming under the direction of our Creative Artist Kuumba Drumming! Ms. Zbrezezny led the choir. We are so proud of our scholars for an amazing performance! 🥁 🥁 @PropelSchools @Dr_Tina_Chekan

[Desiree Matia, MFA @DesireeMatia]

These beautiful pumpkins are the work of talented artists at @propelschools Braddock Hills High School! Mr. Guanzon brings expertise to this new but THRIVING Ceramics program. #finearts #becauseofartsed #ceramics

[ArtsEdCollaborative @ArtsEdCollab]

How do we #ACTIVATEArtsLearning? @AttackTheatre is helping us answer that question! #ArtsEd

[Desiree Matia, MFA @DesireeMatia]

Had the most amazing day with @PropelSchools Fine Arts educators and @ArtsEdCollab. Feeling energized and activated #ACTIVATEartsed #artsed

[Abbott Elementary @AbbottElemABC]

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! Today, and every day, we send a very big thank you to all faculty and staff for everything they do. Your hard work is noticed here. 💛

[Jarett Wieselman @JarettSays]

Sheryl Lee Ralph just gave the most moving acceptance speech in #Emmys history. #AbbottElementary

[Desiree Matia, MFA @DesireeMatia]

It’s #nationalartsineducationweek, and I’m so thankful for our amazing arts teachers like Mr. Scheiber, reinforcing classroom procedures and fundamentals in drumming! #BecauseOfArtsEd #ArtsEdWeek @PropelSchools

[TCEA @TCEA]

Try using these 5 powerful yet simple questions to engage students.

https://t.co/xTRkQCb63U via Rebecca Alber + @edutopia
#teachertwitter #teaching #educoach

[The Art of Education University @theartofed]

How to Bring Social Justice, Trauma-Informed Teaching, and SEL Into the Art Room https://t.co/v9Rf4yaFgl

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

NEW! One-pager summarising feedback to help move learners forward. Featuring work & ideas from the excellent: @dylanwiliam @KateJones_teach @RonBergerEL @teacherhead @m_chiles @AlexJQuigley @olicav

[Desiree Matia, MFA @DesireeMatia]

Haven’t got on the #wordle bandwagon yet, but I got today’s #artle in 8 seconds! https://t.co/IOxJMar9Ao

[Desiree Matia, MFA @DesireeMatia]

So grateful for the opportunity to connect and learn with so many creative educators at @AbDPittsburgh Teaching and Learning Institute. Especially co-presenting with my Propel Arts team. On a Saturday. In May! #dedication #propelarts #bornmakers

[Children's Museum of Pittsburgh @PghKids]

Reimagine systems. Build school culture. Learn how to collaborate across classes. The choices are endless at @AgencybyDesign’s Teacher Institute! #RemakeDays #PghKidsPD

https://t.co/kfvXgZs0h7

[Desiree Matia, MFA @DesireeMatia]

@AbDPittsburgh Teaching and Learning Institute is one week away! As educators, I know we are all looking forward to next year. This is a great opportunity to start intentionally planning for great success!

[ArtsEdCollaborative @ArtsEdCollab]

3 more days to submit your Leadership Academy applications! Anqwenique is waiting for you!!! Apps are due on 5/16. https://t.co/U4FwaVVNP8 @transformED_aiu @PMEADistrict1 @PaArtEd @pps_arts @LearningPgh