Erica Pence

2nd grade teacher at Powell Elementary, City Year Alumni, M.Ed. in Educational Equity and Leadership. Tweets/thoughts are my own.

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

I’ve got March level burnout in September. It’s the 3rd week of school. I’ve seen so many of my coworkers cry this week only to wipe their tears and go to lunch duty. Please have grace, we are humans navigating this too. #FriendlyReminder #BackToSchool

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

@MsMeowsenberg @Powellelem @PowellPadres @BrightwoodDCPS @dcpublicschools @DCPSCounseling Miss you!!

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

@RevereLocal Have a great start to the year @Revere8SS!

[Laura Fuchs @DCWard7teacher]

Yesterday: @BLoveSoulPower brings the house down talking about systemic racism and calling out standardized tests and suggesting the opt out movement. 🔥

Today: @DCPSChancellor - all kids must take the test, we are doing it "right" and your school's funding will be threatened.💩

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

@petworthdcnews Today/tomorrow teachers are taking a mandatory back to school safety training on COVID. There’s a 4 ? quiz at the end so they can track our attendance. We have to get majorly correct to pass. This is the first question. #schoolreopening

[Petworth News @petworthdcnews]

“When I visited Powell on Wednesday to assess its readiness for the start of school, I was alarmed that some classrooms remain without AC and that @DCDGS doesn't expect the issue to be fully resolved until early September,” said @CMLewisGeorgeW4.

https://t.co/Texzc9g6Y7

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

@petworthdcnews @dcpublicschools So are teachers!

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

Challenge accepted ✅

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

Thank you @smithsonian and @SmithsonianEdu for a full week of PD. Both my history and teacher hearts are so happy. I’ve learned a lot about your online Learning Lab and cannot wait to use it this upcoming school year!

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

If black children are old enough to experience racism, then other children are old enough to learn about critical race theory. #CriticalRaceTheory #CRT #allyisaVERB

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

Halfway through the month and still haven’t heard a peep about pride month. Not even a staff email. How can we claim to be an open and equitable place for all if we don’t even acknowledge “all”? What a shame.

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

While schools remain silent about Pride Month, I stand loud and proud to say that my classroom will always be a place of acceptance, exploration, and discussion. I know how much of a difference one adult can make because I was once that kid looking for one. #PrideMonth #Pride

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

Olivia is ready to send out invitations to our 2nd grade promotion ceremony! Join us on June 23 at 9:30 as we send this group of kiddos to 3rd grade!

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

While schools remain silent about Pride Month, I stand loud and proud to say that my classroom will always be a place of acceptance, exploration, and discussion. I know how much of a difference one adult can make because I was once that kid looking for one. #PrideMonth #Pride

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

👇🏻‼️ this year has left me feeling like I’m on an island, by myself, drifting away from my career. If adults feel this way, how do children feel about THEIR education?

[Ms. Alexander @HeyHeyMsA]

4am 💬: educator’s mental health has been crippled this school year. If you abandoned one of those educators, haven’t reached out, haven’t acknowledged them, shame on you. I can’t even begin to fathom what turnover rate will be like in the future from this all. #hopingtosleep

[Ms. Alexander @HeyHeyMsA]

4am 💬: educator’s mental health has been crippled this school year. If you abandoned one of those educators, haven’t reached out, haven’t acknowledged them, shame on you. I can’t even begin to fathom what turnover rate will be like in the future from this all. #hopingtosleep

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

@BillMecky @MayorBowser Wow.

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

@iamdadee @Powellelem What a great idea!

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

“My daddy’s is going to change the world.” Thinking of all the families who have yet to feel the relief of justice and accountability. Taking a deep breath, then getting back to work. #BlackLivesMatter

[Human Rights Watch @hrw]

BREAKING: A Minnesota jury has properly convicted former officer Derek Chauvin of second-degree murder for the killing of George Floyd on May 26, 2020. #DerekChauvinTrial

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

Let’s finish the week strong! Spring break is next week- no virtual classes. Students will have access to Clever. Unplug, rest and recharge!

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

Happy Corps Member Appreciation Month, @CityYearWDC! We love our @CityYear and cannot thank them enough for their dedication to our school, mission and students. ❤️💛🖤

[Erica Pence @Powell2ndGrade]

@clustinthewind I taught about cicadas in my reading groups this week. The kids were grossed out!