Mary Cope

@ParticipateLrng ambassador from South Africa 🇿🇦 Teaching 3rd Grade @WalnutCreekES Committed to #UnitingOurWorld through global learning 🌏

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

Big week! 🙌 Won the 4C Grant and got named Wildcat of the Week. 🐾 Talk about ending the year on a high note!
​Next up: building our outdoor classroom! 🌿🔨
#UnitingOurWorld
#AmbassadorTeacher2023
#WildcatPride

[Walnut Creek Elementary School @WalnutCreekES]

Getting our students ready to take on end of grade testing. What’s most important about this post is the fun, the smiles and the happiness that they all deserve!

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

@WalnutCreekES was just surprised with the news that we won the 4C Grant to build an outdoor classroom! 🌿☀️
​I can’t wait to take learning outside and watch our students thrive in nature. #AmbassadorTeacher2023 #GrantWinner #LearningWithoutWalls

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

@WalnutCreekES Off to Neverland! 🏝️✨ Our 3rd graders reimagined Peter Pan by writing original origin stories and using STEM skills to map the island. 🗺️⚙️
​So proud of these creative explorers! 🌟
​#STEM #CreativeWriting #TheCreekIsRising #AmbassadorTeacher

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

So honored to be selected as a supplemental tutor for Wake County for the second year in a row! 🍎 There is nothing more rewarding than helping students find those "aha!" moments. Ready for another year of growth! #WCPSS #Education #AmbassadorTeacher2023

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

So proud of my students! Their "Honesty" art quilt was selected to be displayed at the WakeCounty Pieces of Gold Exhibition. Seeing their creativity recognized is the best feeling! 🎨 #WCPSS #PiecesOfGold
#AmbassadorTeacher2023
#UnitingOurWorld

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

From the sparkling Inner Harbor to the cozy streets of Little Italy, Baltimore really delivered! Exploring the aquarium, city streets, and eating a delicious pizza was a perfect way to experience the city. I'm officially a fan!

#AmbassadorTeacher2023
#USATravel

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

Swapped my usual scenery for the historic streets of DC! I absolutely loved experiencing a different part of the USA. Between the breathtaking architecture of Capitol Hill to hidden gems in Georgetown, the history here is just another level!
#AmbassadorTeacher2023
#USTravel

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

Keeping our favorite US holiday tradition alive! There is something so special about returning to Fieldstream Farm every year. The incredible Christmas Lights creations never get old-it's pure holiday magic!

#NCChristmas
#USFamilyTradition
#AmbassadorTeacher2023

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

Talk about a holiday home run! The Durham Bulls Stadium was reimagined into a massive Christmas Light Extravaganza! It was pure nostalgic holiday magic!

#AmbassadorTeacher2023
#BullCityMagic

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

Went on a literal scavenger hunt for giants! It was incredible to see how these massive wooden sculptures blended so naturally into the park, turning a simple walk into a fairytale adventure.

#AmbassadorTeacher2023

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

My EL curriculum came to life! After using Rain School to compare US schools with those in Chad, I was asked to speak to new teachers about living & working in the US-a reminder that our class lessons have real-world impact. #GlobalEducation
#AmbassadorTeacher
@WalnutCreekES

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

A high-flying week of learning! We explored the Wright Brothers, then became engineers to design and fly our own planes. The mission: beat the 12-second flight! Every student was an engaged pilot, ready for takeoff. #LearningIsAnAdventure
#AmbassadorTeacher2023

@WalnutCreekES

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

In ELA, we celebrated Left-Handers Day! We explored the challenges left-handed people face, tying it all back to our curriculum's focus on overcoming obstacles. We even wrote our names with our left hands to better understand the struggle.

@WalnutCreekES
#AmbassadorTeacher2023

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

A week full of sweet lessons! We used marshmallows to learn classroom expectations, celebrated National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with a delicious treat that we also used for a grammar activity. We wrapped up the week with a birthday celebration!
@WalnutCreekES
#ThePowerOfOne

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

Celebrating our accomplishments with our Star Wall Huddle!

#ShowingPride
#3rdGrade
#ThePowerOfOne
@WalnutCreekES

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

This week my students explored the papal conclave & voting through poetry about the concave and informational texts! 🤯 Just as we wrapped up our final session, they witnessed the new Pope's coronation. Learning came to life! #RealWorldLearning
#UnitingOurWorld
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[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

Level up learning! Our brand new Promethean Boards are here to ignite interaction. Get ready for dynamic lessons, collaborative fun, and a whole new way for the students to connect with what we're learning!
#TheCreekIsRising
#UnitingOurWorld

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

What an amazing way to end off Q3! So much fun was had, from the students showcasing their amazing Peter Pan narratives to an educational egg hunt. Throw in some candy and we had ourselves a very "sweet" day of learning and collaboration!
#UnitingOurWorld
#TheCreekIsRising

[Mary Cope @MaryCCope]

I received my Certificate of Achievement for completing The Global Teacher's Fellowship. Here's to cultivating global citizenship, expanding educational opportunities beyond borders and shaping future generations through impactful classroom instruction. #UnitingOurWorld