𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻.

“The path to a learner’s head is through the heart” • Principal • Interdisciplinarian • Communicator • Connector • Outdoorsman • Trojan • #SEL @FoothillsMS

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

Some may read these words and note only their inherent limitations, the latent desperation, the quiescent gloom.
Read them again. Now, heed their call to benevolence, to perseverance, to altruism, to eleemosynary action. And know: Where you are, you're not alone. #BetterTogether

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

They have limited mobility, and this has negatively impacted their banking, shopping, med care/Rx, connectivity to family, and quality of life… but NOT THEIR BILL? The failure alone is bad, but the RADIO SILENCE from @Ask_Spectrum @GetSpectrum is beyond unacceptable! Anyone???

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

@askspectrum my elderly parents have been without internet or TV since MONDAY 3/30/2026 in zip code 91107. Despite numerous calls, no remedy, no fix, and no end in sight! What’s your problem and HOW ARE YOU GOING TO MAKE THIS RIGHT?

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

@LangmanVince Hahahahaha.

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

@ArizonaDOT @arizonaDOT Any update on estimated opening?

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

@mcdavis4life @LaurenWitzkeDE @thatglockchick MCDavis, I am sorry to reply to a public post, but I'd really like the opportunity to connect with you regarding Pasadena, a certain church, and offer my deepest condolences for your loss. Would you please "follow" me here, so I can send you a DM with more information? Thanks.

[Mitzi Franco @MiMitziFranco]

@benacker @FoothillsMS @ArcadiaUnified It was a great first day. It was pleasure meeting new students! #ArcadiaFirstDay

[Mitzi Franco @MiMitziFranco]

@FoothillsMS @benacker @ArcadiaUnified Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! Grateful for all my students-amazing kids! #ArcadiaFirstDay

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

#ArcadiaFirstDay

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

@ErikRAustin @accuweather @ErikRAustin both videos taken from Temple City, CA, looking north into Arcadia, CA on 3/7/24 at approx 4:40 PM local. Yes, permission approved with attribution for both videos. Thank you, and have a great day.

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

Saw a little bit of rotation over South Arcadia. Not quite enough oomph to get to the ground, but we got a nice little blast of wind as it went by, with lots of lightning and eventual downpour. @ABC7

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

@Ask_Spectrum the channel numbers are not showing on the channel guide. What’s the fix?

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

Hey @Ask_Spectrum why does the #SuperBowl broadcast keep going in and out? Pixelated to the point that you can’t read the score or see the players. NOT occurring on other service provider broadcasts…

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

Music is a world within itself, with a language we can all understand.

-Stevie Wonder

[Don Young @DYoung1FMSAVID]

Lunchtime concert courtesy of @MsChang224 and her beginning Ukulele Class 🎶 @FoothillsMS @ArcadiaUnified

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

I’m so proud of the hard work of our teachers, students, and families, whose collective efforts not only earned this prestigious honor, but also continue to support our students’ ability to make a positive and profound impact on their world. #NBRS2022

[Foothills Middle School @FoothillsMS]

Mr. Young and Dr. Acker are proud and honored to represent @FoothillsMS and accept the National Blue Ribbon award 2022 in Washington DC, on behalf of the entire #FoothillsFamily and the @ArcadiaUnified community.

[Don Young @DYoung1FMSAVID]

Got to meet California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. Not bad for two Arcadia Unified Educators from the City of Roses 🌹 @FoothillsMS @ArcadiaUnified @NatlBlueRibbon #NBRS2022

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

The @FoothillsMS quad was filled with students today attending our annual club fair. Clubs are organized by student leaders and supervised by adult staff, and provide opportunities for students to connect to new friends, interests, and their school community.

[Arcadia Unified @ArcadiaUnified]

Double the fun & celebration of greatness @ tonight’s Board of Ed meeting as we recognized our @ArcadiaUnified 2022 People of the Year: Classified Employee of the Year Health Services Nurse Linda Ly & Teacher of the Year @FoothillsMS’ Don Young! We can’t say congrats enough! 👏👏

[Arcadia Unified @ArcadiaUnified]

We are so incredibly proud of our @FoothillsMS Ts, counselors, Ss, staff, families & leaders on achieving remarkable recognition as a 2022 @usedgov National Blue Ribbon School! Read more in this @PasStarNews story:
https://t.co/WwW8k2EEkX

#ForwardTogether @benacker @CSiriani_

[𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 𝔼𝕕.𝔻. @benacker]

May God give you for every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
#ITFDB (sketch by my dad)