Chemistry teaching she/her mom who ❤️s organizing and chocolate and exercises so she can eat chocolate. 2018 Iowa Teacher of the Year. Tweets = my own views
New and preservice teachers and teacher mentors are invited to join the 2026 Emerging Educators Academy, which provides an opportunity to learn, celebrate and connect with Iowa’s top teachers. Register by Dec. 19. #ElevateEducatorsIA#IowaEducatorsLead https://t.co/InBCQDGtSA
Public money belongs in public schools! Governor Kim Reynolds' voucher plan will cost Iowa taxpayers over $230 million in its second year, leaving 485,000 public school kids splitting $147 million next school year set by Republican lawmakers.
Staff feeling valued, or not, is really a reflection of leadership. It affects:
Morale & Motivation
Retention
Productivity
Teamwork
Trust & Communication
Innovation and Creativity
School Culture
Job Satisfaction
Professional Growth & Development
Student Success
I believe that Iowa is better than this hateful, corporate sellout state session from MAGA Republicans this year. Share if you believe our public schools, LGBTQ community, unions, and working families deserve better! #IALegis
It's opening night of Spy School at AHS! April 21 or 22 at 7 pm and April 23 at 2 pm. Skip the line and order online at https://t.co/Z3YW4vGhDg and get the special rate of $8/adult and $4/student. You don’t want to miss this delightful comedy! #AmesCSD#AmesHighPride
Leaders, while it's true that it’s all about the kids, remember that a student's learning environment is created by the teacher. A teacher who is supported, valued, & appreciated will create a more positive & dynamic learning environment than a teacher who is not.
We need to restore teachers' collective bargaining rights in Iowa.
Until then, it is incumbent on school districts to not abuse their leverage.
We need to be giving teachers a living wage and strong benefits.