Amanda Wilson

Social Studies Teacher, SCA Sponsor, baton twirling coach, PHS Alum 🧡🖤 “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” -MLK JR

[Amanda Wilson @MissAB_Wilson]

@Rice_Eccles Any update on weather plan since storms are expected around 7?

[Amanda Wilson @MissAB_Wilson]

3 successful debates by my AP Government classes! Congrats to the winners Matthew Layman, Jaks Ownby & Miriah Keuther and job WELL DONE to all of the candidates! #ProudTeacher #APGov

[National Constitution Center @ConstitutionCtr]

Make this #ValentinesDay hotter than a constitutional debate. Surprise your loved ones with these @ConstitutionCtr themed messages. 💘

[edutopia @edutopia]

Each day as an educator, you make hundreds to thousands of decisions. Instructional technology specialist @u2woods gives some tips for lightening your cognitive load: https://t.co/JlvMx6ZsK9

[Amanda Wilson @MissAB_Wilson]

Exploring the role of grand juries & practicing with elements of criminal law charged with the Villain Project in Practical Law. Thanks for collaborating with us PHS Maker Space & PHS librarians!

[edutopia @edutopia]

Fight off student inattention, boredom, and fatigue! Incorporate one of these stimulating, research-backed #BrainBreaks into your lesson. 💫

[edutopia @edutopia]

No one likes to make mistakes, but they set off a chain reaction of productive brain activity and should be welcomed in all classrooms. 🧠

Source: Fu et al., 2018: https://t.co/yWSc5qXieY

[Amanda Wilson @MissAB_Wilson]

AP Day on the Hill! Proudest AP Gov teacher out there right now! Watching your students LIVE the curriculum is priceless!

[Amanda Wilson @MissAB_Wilson]

Thank you Mr. Stockman from VCU for coming in to speak to Practical Law today about Crime Scene Investigations and the multiple career paths students can take. Awesome presentation 👏🏼

[Amanda Wilson @MissAB_Wilson]

Leadership Vision Boards in Emerging Leaders-a great way to focus intentions for 2024 as these awesome kiddos continue to develop their leadership skills!

[Amanda Wilson @MissAB_Wilson]

Presidential Hats project was a success last week! Always one of my favs! Thank you to our librarian Ms Jacobs for the collaboration and use of the Makers Space Cart!

[Amanda Wilson @MissAB_Wilson]

Thank you Mr. Sydnor @PowhatanHS firefighting instructor and Powhatan County Fire Marshall for speaking to Practical Law today. We learned so many new things about your role as a law enforcement officer and arson investigations!

[Amanda Wilson @MissAB_Wilson]

Emerging Leaders students a
@PowhatanHS heard from guest speaker Suzanne Cline, the 2023 Powhatan Christmas Mother today and then helped pack gift bags for applicants. Part of the gifts were purchased with funds raised through our “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman” competition. ☃️

[Amanda Wilson @MissAB_Wilson]

Love when I catch students re-teaching the material to classmates to review for an AP Gov test! Ultimate display of content mastery!

[Amanda Wilson @MissAB_Wilson]

Emerging Leaders finished their door decorations today! An awesome chance to advertise our student needs closet the “Indian Inventory”. OR should I say Santa’s Inventory??? 🎅🏽

[Amanda Wilson @MissAB_Wilson]

SGA wrapped our Christmas Mother donations today! Always my favorite project of the year!

[Powhatan High School @PowhatanHS]

PHS staff and students decorated nearly 40 doors in our building for the annual Door Decorating Contest. We love our school community, the participation, and the results. Stay tuned for the winner. 🟧⬛️

[Powhatan High School @PowhatanHS]

PHS brought back CTE Signing Day thanks to the hard work and dedication of Ms. Kathryn Garrett and Mr. Michael Payne. We were honored to celebrate our students and their families as they prepare to step out of high school and into their professional lives.