Aimee

First Grade Teacher, 2023 East Providence Teacher of the Year, 2024 RI State Teacher of the Year, Science of Read Junky, @mrscoutoscorner

[Aimee @aimeec192]

Honored to be part of this conversation with my fellow RITOYs! Join us as we share our passion for teaching and insights on what drives excellence in education. #RITOY #2024TOY @CCSSO @RIDeptEd @URI_COEDU @universityofri

[Aimee @aimeec192]

Building strong relationships with students fosters trust and creates a safe space for learning. When we connect with students on a personal level, they feel supported, respected, and ready to take on challenges. Let's keep building those connections! #StudentSuccess #teacherlife

[Aimee @aimeec192]

Let’s make this year amazing by being consistent. Let’s create environments where our students feel safe, valued, and inspired. And let’s support each other every step of the way.
Here’s to a year of consistent growth, joy, and success! 🌟#Education
#TeacherLife #Consistency

[Aimee @aimeec192]

@sheezyp1 @CCSSO Thank you for empowering, inspiring and supporting me. So lucky to call you friend!

[Aimee @aimeec192]

Just wrapped up an incredible experience at Space Camp with my incredible #NTOY24 friends! 🚀 From simulating space missions to exploring the wonders of the universe, every moment was out of this world. Thank you @SpaceCampUSA and @CCSSO!🌍✨ #InspireLearning #teacherlife

[Aimee @aimeec192]

Thank you @CarlyMaloney8 for keeping me inspired and thinking! Love these lessons! #NTOY24

[Carly Maloney @CarlyMaloney8]

Lessons I learned as a teacher who attended space camp 🚀🛰️❤️

1. Teachers: we will teach, inspire, and motivate future NASA technical writers, engineers, scientists, and pilots. That is the influence we have and NASA needs us.

2. One theme came through as I heard stories from astronauts, docents, and space educators. Making mistakes, not getting accepted the first time, failure and ideas not working out are an important part of learning. It is picking ourselves back up and trying again that makes the difference. The same is true in teaching.

3. Space mission teams can be a lot like educator teams. Collaboration, communication, roles where people feel valued, and trust can make all the difference in a successful mission.

4. Being a leader, the first of something—person in space, person on the moon, person to invent this or that in space—reminds me of being the first in a teacher leadership role. First to mentor a new teacher, first to be a teacher leading professional development, first to advocate at the Hill, first to be an ambassador for something in education you are passionate about in your building, district, or state, first to start a community outreach program— experts leading experts has the most impact and we need to support, compensate, and encourage teachers who will #leadfromtheclassroom

#USTOY24 @ccsso #NTOY24 #leadfromtheclassroom https://t.co/S6s68ItUnB

[Aimee @aimeec192]

@dr_ddennis @coachflem @MarcParlange Would live to hear more about this presentation!

[Aimee @aimeec192]

@BenisonMrs Love this image! 🙌🏻

[Aimee @aimeec192]

@mrspencilstick @NNSTOY You are such a rockstar! Thank you for always inspiring me to be my best!

[Aimee @aimeec192]

@2024GaTOTY @NickAnimation Not sure it would work in elementary either. 🤣🤣🤣

[Aimee @aimeec192]

🎙️ Had an amazing time on the @PowerEDUup podcast with @KenEhrmann and @2021VATOTY! 🌟
Huge thanks to Ken and Anthony for having me and creating such an engaging and insightful conversation.📚✨ https://t.co/8Rkd4u7tGg
#PowerEdUp #EmpowerThroughEducation #PodcastRecommendations

[Aimee @aimeec192]

So this happened today… Congratulations Milissa O’Neil on being named the 2025 RI Teacher of the Year! I am so excited for the year ahead of you as you become a voice for RI teachers and for you to continue to inspire and elevate the teaching profession. #RISTOY2025

[Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) @RIDeptEd]

This morning, Commissioner Infante-Green joined @WarwickSchools to announce the 2025 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year is… Oakland Beach kindergarten teacher MILISSA O’NEIL! #RISTOY25 Congratulations, Milissa! More to come!

[Aimee @aimeec192]

@MKConnerton @SecCardona @AnnapHS_AACPS @AACountySchools You are such a rockstar!! ✨✨

[Aimee @aimeec192]

So excited to share another episode of #EducatoronEducator. Milissa is an amazing Kindergarten teacher who works to create a “School Family” in her classroom. @WarwickSchools @RIDeptEd @mrscoutoscorner

[Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) @RIDeptEd]

Milissa O'Neil's Oakland Beach ES classroom is full of routines and rituals that promote a warm, welcoming environment. Hear about her positive classroom culture in the latest #EducatoronEducator with RI Teacher of the Year @aimeec192. @WarwickSchools

https://t.co/AzU4eiYOWv

[Yanaiza Gallant @YanaizaGallant]

Join me in congratulating student Victor Ferreira… @RITELL_ESL Elementary MLL Student of the Year!

Victor shared has gratitude for the support he has received from his teachers AND his appreciation to his family for all their sacrifices they have made for him!
#Towniepride

[Aimee @aimeec192]

Still basking in the glow from the TOY State Dinner! Deeply grateful to @FLOTUS & @CCSSO for this unforgettable opportunity to celebrate the dedication of all teachers. Reflecting on the impact of this experience & feeling inspired to continue making a difference in education!

[Governor Dan McKee @GovDanMcKee]

“Putting the time into giving our students what they deserve and helping them to see their future will only make RI that much better in the future.”

Leaders like our 2024 Teacher of the Year, Aimee Coutu, are doing just that — helping our students succeed.

Thank you Aimee!

[Aimee @aimeec192]

A huge shoutout to the talented carpentry and welding students at PCTA for the amazing handcrafted Adirondack chair they presented to me today. Your skill and hard work shine through in every detail. Thank you for this beautiful gift!

[Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) @RIDeptEd]

State Teacher of the Year @aimeec192 received a special gift from @PCTAProvidence @pvdschools today: a custom Adirondack chair!

Thank you to the talented carpentry and welding students who worked incredibly hard to craft this beautiful gift. #CTE

[Aimee @aimeec192]

Still running on a high as I reflect on this unforgettable experience. Thank you to my students & colleagues at WKTS for sending their love to me! And to my husband thank you for reminding me to breathe and be present and for supporting me on this incredible journey! @CCSSO

[Aimee @aimeec192]

Thank you for taking the time to listen to my stories @RepGabeAmo!

[Congressman Gabe Amo @RepGabeAmo]

Fantastic meeting today with our RI Teacher of the Year: Aimée Couto from @Whiteknactpride in @CityofEastProv.

Teachers have the most important job in our country — educating and inspiring the next generation to reach their highest potential (especially those little #Townies!)