Ariel Serkin

hs chem & phys teacher, #modchem, #modphys, SBG, #nerdytshirtfriday, cofounder @STEMMassBay, she/hers, 2021 & 2019 #PAEMST finalist

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

What a way to end the week !

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

I was surprised that today wasn’t February 2nd because it sure felt like Groundhog Day on the @MBTA_CR

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

As we get ready for sukkot, I’m grateful for the time with A as we celebrate the chaggim together.
And for nature for providing us with the mini pumpkins for our front yard from the ones that decomposed last year.

וְשָׂמַחְתָּ בְּחַגֶּךָ וְהָיִיתָ אַךְ שָׂמֵחַ

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

@KatyDornbos @ScienceSprout @ChemEd2025 @ChemEd2019 @cossettej Definitely check in with @SecaurPhysics (he’s not on here so much but I can connect you) about AMTA physics
Though I haven’t been to any AAPT maybe @msruggerio or Jeremy can help, but my understanding it’s definitely not the same vibe as Chem Ed

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

For some reason, my students did not find my Family Feud of beakers vs flasks nearly as entertaining as I do. 🤷🏻‍♀️
Some, at least, appreciated my enthusiasm
#iteachchem

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Shana Tova! My favorite pre Rosh Hashana dress from @superdesignershop ! A bee-utiful way to get ready for a sweet new year.
May we have and health and renewal this year.
(And yes, there are sugar molecules right near the bees)

[Anjana Iyer, PAEMST @AnjanaIyer]

PAEMST represents less than .000001% of national budget. Its demise will save American citizens about 1 penny each.“NSF remains committed to supporting the nation’s STEM teachers.” The question is: How will they show it? https://t.co/0vKjbB3Svu

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Trying to Be Like a Proton and Stay Positive for #nerdytshirtfriday

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

Stand Back; I’m going to try science. The 1st official #nerdytshirtfriday of the 2025-2026 schools year. Definitely not the transition to school that I would have expected/wanted for my 25th year in the classroom, but here we go.

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Back to school in three pics.
Before school day
After school day
Surviving a stressful school day with a black raspberry frappe, though this time I had to do it w/out the kid

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

One of these years I’ll be able to sleep before the first day of school.
This was not one of those years.

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

@karalu79 It’s been a challenging few weeks

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

How did my child tell my ex-husband that my engagement was broken off?
That he (ex-husband)didn’t have to worry about getting new health insurance because I still cover him

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

@Chiasson_M1 @FlinnScientific They come with every Flinn order ! I collect them

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

You know you’re a chem teacher when…
You have a collection of @FlinnScientific safety posters in your classroom.
And yes, I still have Carol. #IYKYK #iteachchem

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

@KristinGregory7 I thought it was a funny way for my kid to tell his dad.

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

Last parting advice for A as he starts his new adventures at UML: Never Trust an Atom. They Make Up Everything. #nerdytshirtfriday

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

Last parting advice for A as he starts his new adventures at UML: Never Trust an Atom. They Make Up Everything. #nerdytshirtfriday

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

@my4munchkins @FlinnScientific I love check meow-it. I think the crab was last year

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

@Chiasson_M1 I missed the mandated PD because I went to Morocco so the required make up was today and Monday. Teachers go back Tuesday for regular back to school meetings - students come after Labor Day. The anxiety was very high driving in

[Ariel Serkin @aserkin]

Reminding myself it’s a marathon not a sprint. #chemed2025 #nerdytshirtfriday #RuNNEr