Mr. Mason

VSU/PCPS HERO Teacher at Lakemont Elementary School | EdJustice Advocate | Black Students need Black Teachers

[Michael Sorrell @michaelsorrell]

Last year we debuted our new policy of only using alums as our commencement speakers. This year @itsmarielasalas (‘08) accepted our invitation and moved the crowd with her story and her passion. She was a member of the second class I ever graduated. Check out @SomosVC_ #Quinnite

[Mr. Mason @MrMasonVa]

Because we think that play is for “kids”.

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

Kids often see elementary school as “fun” and secondary school as “boring.”

What’s the disconnect?

[Mr. Mason @MrMasonVa]

@Shameka_Gerald @TeachersPromise #TwoPercent

[Mr. Mason @MrMasonVa]

@Shameka_Gerald Mentorship AND sponsorship. Thank you so much!

[Mr. Mason @MrMasonVa]

You can’t hold the spot light, and be in it. - Kevin Spencer
#topinstitute

@RoanokeSchools

[Mr. Mason @MrMasonVa]

We must close the gap between who we are, and who we say we are- Dr. @Shameka_Gerald

Do the work necessary to become who you say you are. Don’t just say less lol.
#ToPInstitute
#ReflectivePractitioner

[Mr. Mason @MrMasonVa]

Focus on communication, show empathy, and build trust - Dr. @ClassMcKnight
#topinstitute

[Mr. Mason @MrMasonVa]

@Shameka_Gerald has always been a role model. A teachers teacher, a leaders leader, and a disruptors disruptor. It means a lot that she was able to pin me a Teacher of Promise.

[Chris Waugaman @cwaugaman]

One of my favorites parts of Teachers of Promise is the presentation of pins which celebrates the next generation of educators. #topinstitute @TeachersPromise

[Newport News Schools @nnschools]

Congratulations @NNPSWoodside ! 🏀🏆 #nnpsproud

[Kevin Heintz @AskCoachKev]

After 8 years in the gym, here's every fitness tip I could come up with:

1. Stop drinking alcohol.

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

At 32 years old, I realized I was a child in an adult body.

Here's how I worked on becoming more emotionally mature:

[Mr. Mason @MrMasonVa]

@DrBarbaraMullen It’s the pearls for me

[2019 National Teacher of the Year @RodRobinsonRVA]

-Book Bans
-Anti LGBTQIA policies
-Full privatization of VA schools
-End of DEI programs and policies
-Discriminatory College Admission
Public education is on the ballot. Please vote Democratic on November 7th to protect the children of Virginia.

[Fara Kaufman @justfara]

So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.

In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!

[IU Bloomington @IUBloomington]

A new portrait of Elder Watson Diggs, the first black graduate from the @IUSchoolOfEd and a co-founding member of @KAPsi1911, was unveiled in a special ceremony on September 30th. Learn more about Diggs’ life, work, and legacy here: https://t.co/R7cxmSfjjn

[Mr. Mason @MrMasonVa]

It’s always fun to have @Walterw06 of The @VSU_1882 College of Education stop by @LakemontSchool. He’s repping #HouseTakani
@EHMoseley6

[Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin]

Now that school's settling in, remember there are NO:
SPED kids
504 kids
EIP kids
RTI kids
Tier kids
Low kids
Those kids
This kid or
______ kids.

They are ALL kids who can learn high levels.
Treat them that way.

The second you slap a label on them, you treat them otherwise.

[Roman Reigns SZN 💥 @reigns_era]

Cena and The Rock 🥲 #SmackDown

[Mr. Mason @MrMasonVa]

@vlw80 @VPCCva @dr_diron @nnschools @oduedlead One thing he can do, is prepare some notes 😂

[Ryan Clark @Realrclark25]

As your platform grows so does your responsibility, and I’m working to navigate it. Jokes you’d tell now become offensive, small mistakes become monumental eff ups, & miscues are more misunderstood . I’m embracing it all. The good, the bad, & the funny. I worked to live here. It’s time to breathe it in.