Debra Bessen

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

@laurenTarshis What an amazing opportunity! My class would love to help!

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

Thank you so much TPSF for the generous grant and for helping to support our musical theater program at Heideman! I am so appreciative! @TPSF @tusdheideman #musicaltheater

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

Lots of fun and learning at our Twig Science training today — including our Pretzel STEM Challenge! #TUSDTwigScience #HeidemanRoadrunners #WeAreTUSD

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

That’s a wrap! Just finished a fantastic 4 weeks of learning and fun at our Intro to Theater class! Monologues, singing, dancing, production work, and a play! #tpsf #TustinSummerAcademy #summercamp #theater #musicaltheater #www.dramanotebook.com/plays-for-kids/ @MsPeelersClass

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

@venezia_megan Theses slides are amazing! My students love them!

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

First day of school, teaching virtually! Students were so adaptable to our online classroom! #weareheideman #tustinusd #thirdgrade #wegotthis

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

Having lots of fun in our Intro to Theater class! Today, we heard from guest speaker, Ramzi Jneid, as he explained his job as a professional costume designer, wardrobe manager, and dresser. Tomorrow, we perform our skit! #TPSF #TustinSummerAcademy #TUSDThrives

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

Today in our Intro to Theater class, we worked on monologues and developing our characters. A special guest, lighting designer Karyn Lawrence, visited our Meet to share with us how lighting can affect the mood and quality of a scene! #TUSDThrives #TPSF #TustinSummerAcademy

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

@venezia_megan Amazing, Megan! Reading Comprehension is definitely an area where students can benefit from practice and reinforcement of strategies. I'm so impressed by what you created!

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

@venezia_megan @EstockEagles @tustinusd Such a great idea, Megan! I love it! With Earth Day coming up, I can picture kids using a lot of recycled goods in their creations!

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

@venezia_megan Wow, Megan! So good!

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

@venezia_megan @EstockEagles @tustinusd I love this idea! It's such a good way to connect with the kids!

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

Learning the basics of digital storytelling. Thank you @MsBruckler for sharing your expertise! #wearetusd @tusdheideman

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

Using arrays to count collections! @tusdschools @tusdheideman #wearetusd #weareheideman #tusdthrives #learningmultiplication

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

Using the collaborative structure of Graffiti Walk to wrap up an ELD unit while promoting written communication and the presenting and sharing of ideas. Powerful and engaging! #TUSDOLA #TUSDThrives #heidemanstrong #secondgrade

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

It has been an amazing experience seeing the impact musical theater has had on these students and the community. I am so incredibly proud of these kids! @SegerstromArts #disneymusicalsinschools @tusdheideman #TUSDThrives #weareTUSD

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

Look what these scholars chose to do during their indoor, rainy day recess! Lots of planning, building, imagination, and fun! @tusdheideman @TUSDschools #tusdthrives #heidemanstrong #secondgrade

[Debra Bessen @DebBessen]

Thank you so much Tustin-Santa Ana Rotary for the Good Idea Award! Your generosity will help us get microphones for our musical theater program! #weareTUSD #TUSDThrives #heidemanstrong @em_ant1 @tusdheideman