For over 20 years, Ms. Samiyyah Blanford has impacted students from Pre-K to high school. What's brought her the most joy? Seeing students learn a new skill and then teach a classmate.
"I saw it in middle school and high school. Even my 3-year-olds were teaching each other." ๐ฉ๐พโ๐ซ
โI love when I can see that light bulb when I'm working with a student. When you ask them a question and they're productively trying to figure it out, then they get the answer and say, โMs. Blanford, I get it!โ Thatโs why I love teaching.โ ๐กโค๏ธ #ThankATeacher
"My passion for teaching stems from the love that was poured into me by educators who believed in me despite my circumstances." Samiyyah Blanford, @cwharrises teacher and #PAEMST finalist. #WeLoveDCTeachers
@fox5melanie@wmata Thank you so much for reporting this horrific incident. I appreciate you hugging this strong woman for support. It made me cry. Your empathy really showed throughout the interview and I pray that it really gets resolved.
โI am excited to announce that I was accepted into the Out Teach PLC for 2022-2023" I am looking forward to collaborating with all educators across the country to spark inspiration in every student."
@OutTeachEd
Today, @dcpublicschools unveiled DCPS Readers Next Door, a special new book series written and illustrated by DCPS educators in collaboration with Dr. @JuliabLindsey. Based on the science of reading, the series will include 100+ books feat. 10 characters attending school in DC.