Mary Angel Ayers

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

Such a great morning planning for the future of VBIDA and finally getting to meet some other board members in person! Very thankful for this opportunity and to serve on this board with some fantastic and knowledgeable colleagues! @vbida_ida

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

What you can’t see in this video is 4 super big smiles! The first thing they would say to me in the morning is “when do we get to say our pledge?!” So sad to see summer school come to an end but my heart is full of joy from the last four weeks! #WhyITeach #firstgrade

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

Today was our last day of summer school. We had 15 days together & during those 15 days we made so many memories & met a lot of milestones. Thank you PCPS for allowing us this opportunity! I am walking away as a better teacher because of the last 4 weeks! #WhyITeach

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

Ice cream fact families AND actual ice cream?! Such a fun afternoon at @PowElem! Thank you to those that made the ice cream treat happen! I had some very excited kiddos 🍦😊 #firstgrademath #mathfun #icecream #summerschoolrocks

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

One more because we had so much fun today on this hot Monday! Subtraction bowling for the win! The kids LOVED this game. Nothing better than seeing their faces light up over something they enjoy 😊 #summerschoolfun #IteachFirst #math

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

We have started our mornings off with @CosmicKidsYoga and it has helped our brains and bodies get ready for the day! I have also learned that I need to focus on stretching 😬 #summerschool #iteachfirst #FitnessIntheclassroom

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

Shaving cream to help us figure out when to use k or ck? I think yes! Say it with me “long spelling after short vowel!” #summerschool #iteachfirst #phonicsfun

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

@M_P_Clark11 @iste @JenWilliamsEdu @MrBillySpicer Love it!!

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

Ready to start my summer learning with @iste! Thank you for a great first webinar @JenWilliamsEdu and @MrBillySpicer

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

“Mrs. Ayers I’m loving life right now!” This sweet boy made me cry today! His joy for being back in school and seeing friends is something special! #backintheclassroom #lovinglife #teacher #WhyITeach #socialdistanceclassroom

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

Thumbs up for week two of summer school! These kiddos have ROCKED IT OUT so we decided to rock out to some Disney Music! We sang, we danced, we learned! #teacher #socialdistanceclassroom @PowElem

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

@M_P_Clark11 you are awesome! This has been such a positive experience for everyone! Thank you for sharing your experience and being so amazing 🤗

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

Teaching guided reading is my absolute favorite. My heart is so full as we get back into the swing of things and hearing my students make progress with their skills even if we are 6 feet apart! #socialdistanceclassroom

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

My dear friend @megcrowe said it best! Learned some new and exciting things today and can’t wait to see what the future holds for reading in VA!

[Megan Crowe @megcrowe]

Powerful visuals & data today from @UVaCurry & @VDOE_News. Thrilled for the changes to come bc of The Science of Reading! @RPS_Schools

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

Morning ☕️ thoughts. Choose to find the happiness in this beautiful life we have been given 💕

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

@recyclemichelle Of course! I attached a picture of what we have done so far. I teach 1st and 2nd grade-focusing on reading & math with science/being outside. This is also something that can be done independently so parents can have a break! Using @Seesaw to get the challenges out

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

Last week I challenged my students to get outside and enjoy nature. I gave them a different challenge each day and I am blown away with the responses! Wish we were doing these together but hopefully we can soon! Excited to start week 2 of challenges tomorrow!

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

Would you look at that! Congratulations for being named Flat Rock Teacher of the year! Your students, teammates and coworkers are so lucky to have such a caring and devoted teacher by their side! Proud of you Sis-in-law! @lgayersFRES

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

Such a fun and interactive morning in 1st grade!

[Mary Angel Ayers @MrsAyersPOWES]

Lots of reading happening this afternoon while waiting at the DMV! Personal growth and professional development can happen anywhere!