Denise Alphson

Interventionist at Roesland Elementary

[Denise Alphson @d_alphson]

6th graders rocking out group work in math. They defined what group work looks like and sounds like. #wigs4theWIN @Buffaloes_SMSD

[Olathe Career Pathways @OlathePathways]

These @OlatheEastHawks received a 2-year scholarship to JCCC after being awarded the Kansas CTE Scholar designation through KSDE. These students represent our Marketing Pathway, Future Educators Academy, and Civic Leadership Academy! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[Denise Alphson @d_alphson]

@ksdehq Proud of my Kansas CTE Scholar, Gabi!

[KS Dept of Education @ksdehq]

KSDE’s Helen Swanson, CTE program consultant on the Career, Standards and Assessment Services team presents to the board the Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars for 2022. #KSBE #KansansCan 1/3

[Mrs. Hetzel @MrsHetzelSMSD]

That’s a wrap on @CampInvention 2021! These campers blew my mind everyday with their creativity and positivity. I can’t wait to do it all over again next summer! 🐥🎙🦗🏎 @d_alphson @CokrausLisa @Buffaloes_SMSD

[Mrs. Hetzel @MrsHetzelSMSD]

Having a little car showcase during Road Rally! @CampInvention @d_alphson

[Mrs. Hetzel @MrsHetzelSMSD]

Day 4 was full of creativity! Finalizing our pulley or fan powered cars, building monuments that represent our ducks home, and even creating inventions to help our crickets get over puddles. @CampInvention is almost a wrap! @d_alphson @CokrausLisa

[Lisa Kraus @jjkraus1]

Inventors creating, problem solving and developing solution! The joy, energy, and enthusiasm is contagious! Camp invention! @MrsHetzelSMSD @d_alphson @CampInvention

[Denise Alphson @d_alphson]

Using nature to inspire the design of our road rally vehicles! @CampInvention @Buffaloes_SMSD

[Denise Alphson @d_alphson]

Today we built landmarks and monuments to help our ducks find their home pond. Creative juices were flowing! Sidney Opera House, Chichen Itza, Moai Statues, baobab trees, and more! @CampInvention @Buffaloes_SMSD

[Jessica Risinger @jg_risinger]

So good to step into @Buffaloes_SMSD creative space today to check out @CampInvention! Monument building, water conservation, and dendrites firing! @MrsHetzelSMSD @CokrausLisa @d_alphson you’re rocking it! 👏🙌💡

[Mrs. Hetzel @MrsHetzelSMSD]

Learning about trajectory and velocity in Duck Chuck today. Not only did campers launch ducks and try to land them in a pond, but they also got to launch water balloons at their instructor @d_alphson! 🐥 @CampInvention

[Mrs. Hetzel @MrsHetzelSMSD]

Went to check on the loud noises I was hearing, not to worry, just students at Duck Chuck testing out their air cannons! @CampInvention @d_alphson

[Mrs. Hetzel @MrsHetzelSMSD]

Day 1 of @CampInvention #Recharge is in the 📚. From learning about duck migration, solar energy, and even getting to take apart microphones, these campers (and instructors) had a blast! @CokrausLisa @d_alphson

[Mrs. Hetzel @MrsHetzelSMSD]

That’s a wrap on @CampInvention day 2! This innovation and engagement could not happen without these amazing instructor’s - @d_alphson and @CokrausLisa - continued energy and commitment. Just look at these campers! 🏎🦗🎙🐥

[Mrs. Hetzel @MrsHetzelSMSD]

Just building our own cars over here in Road Rally 🏎 @CampInvention @d_alphson

[SM School District @theSMSD]

Educators from Comanche and Nieman Elementary Schools have been selected for the Burns & McDonnell Early Educator Fellowship, powered by Startland. They’ll study methods to engage students in project-based learning. Read more: https://t.co/8Qg2uX8qEz @BurnsMcDonnell @STARTLANDKC

[Kaci Jones @KaciONTV]

Bekkah helped save her neighbor! She says she wants to be a 911 operator when she grows up. I can already tell this @Buffaloes_SMSD student will do great things🙏🏾❤️ https://t.co/JY5OUXQyqj

[Mrs. Hetzel @MrsHetzelSMSD]

This Buffalo is a HERO! It was an honor to celebrate one of my students as she earned the 911 Heroes Award 💛 @Buffaloes_SMSD are so proud of you! @theSMSD

[Denise Alphson @d_alphson]

We can still do fun projects even though we are learning remotely! @Buffaloes_SMSD @smsdconnect #bringonsummer