Amandarae Matthew

Science enthusiast and educator at OAS #sciencerocks Lover of sharks, podcasts, books, and Taylor Swift

[Cori Bush @CoriBush]

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”

-Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm

[JCPS Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Department @JCPSDEP1]

The first half of the 2023 JCPS Racial Equity Institute was eye-opening and thought-provoking. Attendees are engaged in constructive conversations about dismantling barriers and promoting racial equity in education. #jcpsdep #wearejcps #jcpsrei2023

[Kelly Pierce Hagan, Ed.S @KellyHaganAP]

Talk about ladies leading ladies…these amazing 6th grade T’s are leading the way through their collaboration at @OlmstedSouth We 💜 how you work to meet all the needs of your scholars! 👏🏼👏🏼 @JCPSAsstSuptTL @TeachandLearnEA

[OpenSciEd @OpenSciEd]

Our all-green rating from #Edreports means that the #OpenSciEd middle school curriculum meets the standards of a high quality #science curriculum based on the qualifying gateways: Designed for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Coherence and Scope, and Usability. 🎉

[Amandarae Matthew @Ms_A_Matthew]

Awesome things have been happening in 6th grade science!! Students researched an element on the Periodic Table and then designed a character based off that element. Their presentations have been amazing! 🤩 #ScienceSuperstars #OASbrave @OlmstedSouth

[Olmsted South @OlmstedSouth]

Our kids had a great day before the break made even better with some puppy therapy made possible by our counselors.

[Amandarae Matthew @Ms_A_Matthew]

Extremely proud of my science superstars! They impress me daily. ❤️🔬🧪🌟 #OASbrave

[Amandarae Matthew @Ms_A_Matthew]

I started my Monday with the BEST cupcake I’ve had in a long time — if you know me, you know cupcakes are my favorite dessert. Thank you to my friend and colleague @MrsKirstenBuck for bringing in baked goodies and making my days (and belly) much happier 🥰

[Amandarae Matthew @Ms_A_Matthew]

Movie afternoon for our students yesterday was a success! We even got a surprise visit from a snowman ⛄️ #OASBrave

[Amandarae Matthew @Ms_A_Matthew]

#OASBrave students performed beautifully tonight at the winter concert, our first since 2019! So proud of all the students and especially the soloists tonight 😍. Shoutout to Mr. Byrum for being the best band teacher!

[Amandarae Matthew @Ms_A_Matthew]

A student led our discussion yesterday on Henrietta Lacks. While she wasn’t a scientist, Henrietta Lacks still changed the world of science and this student was SO PASSIONATE to share. I love teaching and learning from #strongfemales #OASbrave #futureleaders

[Jennifer Miescke, NBCT @JenniferMiescke]

Today was full of ❤️, 💡, & 🙏 @OlmstedSouth - gratitude reflections in Jackson's class, engaged scientists in @Ms_A_Matthew & Cooper's classes, reflection & workshop in @MsSarahBryant 's class, Team celebrations with @JenniferHester3 's 7th graders. #ilovemyjob #ilovemyschool

[ARCHIVED - NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover @NASAPersevere]

Do I geek out about cool-looking sandstone? You bet.

A shallow scouring with my drill’s abrasion bit shows this rock has veins of lighter material inside. Could it hold clues about ancient life? Time for more #SamplingMars.

More on “Yori Pass”: https://t.co/raefWPc9JZ

[Synthia Shelby @ShelbyTidbits]

It was a packed house for 5th grade Open House tonight. 🎉🎉 Thanks to ALL the students, families, and staff for coming out. #OASBrave #FutureLeaders @OlmstedSouth @JCPSAsstSuptAIS @JCPSAsstSuptMS @JCPSMiddleEA

[Amandarae Matthew @Ms_A_Matthew]

Students are LOVING exploring bath bombs. These are the homemade bath bombs we tested on Friday! How are they similar or different to the store bought ones? #BathBombs

[Amandarae Matthew @Ms_A_Matthew]

6th grade scientists had buckets of fun exploring our anchoring phenomenon, bath bombs, for our new unit! @OpenSciEd @JCPSScience @OlmstedSouth They are READY to keep investigating! #STEMeducation #STEAM

[Amandarae Matthew @Ms_A_Matthew]

Do your civic duty and vote! Let your voice speak for those who don’t have the privilege of voting or being listened to #ElectionDay

[William Baur @Pearwilliambaur]

At our second @OpenSciEd Community of Practice, over 50 secondary science teachers from across WA state shared their students' initial and revised models. The student work really helped focus and deepen our conversation on how we facilitate science sensemaking in our classrooms.

[Amandarae Matthew @Ms_A_Matthew]

@amyjccuddy Nirvana is Here by Aaron Hamburger is one of my favorites — it’s a beautiful story about trauma, recovery, religion, and sexuality.

[Synthia Shelby @ShelbyTidbits]

@OlmstedSouth Look at the Power of the Pen! Our BRAVE students shared their voices so the candidates could hear their thoughts. Thanks to their amazing teacher @mswadehesse
@JCPSAsstSuptMS @JCPSAsstSuptAIS @JCPSCoS