Mischa Bilanchone she/her

Proud to be a teacher. Proud Momma of a Wakefield Runner. Wakefield class of ‘99. All opinions expressed here are my own. She/Her/Hers

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

Came across this while cleaning. Realize I am fortunate to be adding to this collection, despite significant challenges… Teaching is a calling, and a privilege. What a nice, mid-summer reminder!! Wanted to take a picture before I put them away. 💕

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

#mindfulmemorialday ⁦@AndyPaparella⁩

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

@MadameDuchaj @APSKenmore @APSVirginia @APS_CTE @KenmorePTA Thank you! We learned so much along the way, and we are thrilled to be recognized among so many talented culinary students.

[Kenmore MS @APSKenmore]

Can’t Hide Cougar Pride! Guess who won first place in the Real Food For Kids culinary challenge this year? Kenmore Cougars, led by Ms. Bilanchone! It was an awesome even. The team is elated and humbled to have won such an honor. @APSVirginia @APS_CTE @KenmorePTA

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

@MadameDuchaj @APSKenmore @APSVirginia @APS_CTE @KenmorePTA Thank you!

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

Our kitchen “crime scene.” Students were asked to find at least 20 kitchen safety mistakes. They are now creating presentations, using their detective skills and their immeasurable creativity, to solve the mystery of what happened to the gingerbread person. @APSKenmore #FACS

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

8th grade FACS students learning team work and creative problem solving, using “The Boat Challenge.” Results were so impressive that I ran out of paper clips to use to measure how much weight their boats could hold! @APSKenmore #CTE #FACS

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

@WakeAthletics @runwakefield Go Liam! Mad love for the whole XC team!

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

On this last day of #PrideMonth, we hope all educators carry its spirit forward into future practices. You *can* create spaces where more LGBTQ students feel valued—where pride is encouraged and supported year-round.
https://t.co/OOSds8foOP

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

”There are clear steps schools can take to decrease the abuse of trans students. Creating a sense of belonging, educating staff and students, and allowing youth to identify with their gender identity all helped.”
https://t.co/G0ButnOPkp

[Larry Ferlazzo @Larryferlazzo]

The Six Most Effective Instructional Strategies for ELLs—According to Teachers https://t.co/WneIhJ4IlM

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

“Biden also denounced numerous anti-LGBTQ bills being introduced by Republicans in state legislatures. He called the bills some of the “ugliest most un-American laws” and “bullying disguised as legislation.”

[LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation]

President @JoeBiden, surrounded by #Pulse victims' families and other modern-day trailblazers, signed historic legislation. Then he spoke about his administration's pro-LGBTQ record and his son Beau's desire to advocate for #LGBTQ people. https://t.co/vKrIsZHUOK

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

Fun read!

[Star Trek @StarTrek]

10 fun facts about #StarTrekV 💫 #StarTrek https://t.co/pvE4ZJa35r

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

For later

[FACS @FamilyConsumer]

Top 10 Lists...Video Style - https://t.co/I77vJDuZN8

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

The school board meeting was not even about CRT! But yes, systemic racism is real, and children deserve the opportunity to understand that so that they can do better than previous generations. #equity #antiracism #TransRightsAreHumanRights

[Washington Blade @WashBlade]

Chaos erupts at Loudoun County school board meeting over trans students rights proposal https://t.co/aojHUk5OzR

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

#TransRightsAreHumanRights

[Jamie Lockhart @jlock]

Hey, @LCPSOfficial: Trans Rights are Human Rights. 🏳️‍⚧️ @EqualityLoCo @PPAVirginia

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

Loudoun County making national news because parents are protesting adopting inclusive policies to support Transgender students is an embarrassment. They are fighting to remain racist and transphobic? #ProtectTransKids #translivesmatter #blackTRANSlivesmatter

[AJ+ @ajplus]

2 people were arrested at a chaotic school board meeting in Loudoun County, VA after parents protested "critical race theory" and a policy to identify trans students using their correct pronouns.

Only 1 in 5 trans students are called by correct pronouns at school, says @HRC.

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

This is dangerous and harmful. If you call yourself an educator, but you actively harm student mental health by refusing to use their pronouns, YOU are the problem. https://t.co/xgq5bojO5w

[Mischa Bilanchone she/her @MBilanchone]

@roddenberry @StarTrek @RodRoddenberry @StarTrekNetflix @StarTrekOnPPlus @timruss2 Happy birthday!!!