Joelle Banker-Garcia

Mom of two, Blue Line wife 💙, passionate teacher, and professional educator. Ready to take the world by storm!

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@KenPaxtonTX The only thing you need to run for is the hills. #loser #cheater #votehimout

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@nicksortor What about when there’s a school shooting? Congress men and women shot down in their home? They are not memorialized like this! #shame

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@GregAbbott_TX when are you going to start telling the truth??? Educators NEVER said “we don’t want your money!” We said, and please listen closely, WE DON’T WANT PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDS GOING TO PRIVATE ENTITITIES. You need to go! #ledbyliars #novouchers

[Troy Mooney @TroyMooney]

Why are longtime conservative educators like me (lifelong R voter who voted for Abbott), posting and sharing this video?

Here is why:

Last Fall @GovAbbott recognized the statewide shortage of teachers, calling a special commission to address the issue. He was focused on public ed. But then, at some point he became fixated on vouchers and launched his Private school only tour where he began denouncing public ed calling us “Educrats” and indoctrinators.

His actions were then echoed by many in #txlege who began affirming their west texas donors. They started clout chasing voucher lobbyists (with photo ops, using their catchphrases) and blasting public school supporters as Anti Family and Anti-Freedom.

Then came the actual voucher bills in March.

The bills did not (and do not) actually guarantee any choice for parents. That could be remedied, but instead they created a choice only for the schools.

Further they exempted private schools from all the accountability and other compliance mandates which were being used to criticize schools.

“PubEd test scores are bad”—but voucher bills removed state testing requirements

“PubEd schools have too many admin”-but voucher bills exempted all the compliance, reporting, and mandates that require more admin etc.

Then there were the actual bill hearings where many #txlege used their time to fawn over lobbyists while blasting actual fellow conservative public school leaders

The icing was the recent public admission that the Governor is dangling any raise for teachers as a “carrot” for getting vouchers passed.

So here we are. Me, a long time R voter with Public, Private, and Charter service now finding alignment with the remaining pro public ed republicans and also leading Democrats, but largely abandoned by the state leadership.

[James Talarico @jamestalarico]

We did it.

We just defeated Greg Abbott's voucher scam.

The People’s House has spoken. I’m so proud of the bipartisan coalition in the Texas House that defended our schools and our kids.

[Rep. John Bucy III @BucyForTexas]

.@GovAbbott called lawmakers back for a FOURTH special session.

Specials are supposed to be used in extraordinary circumstances — not to push an extreme partisan agenda that hurts Texans.

The Governor is wasting our time and your money — setting a dangerous precedent for Texas.

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@jamestalarico PLEASE RUN FOR GOVERNOR!!! The people of around Rock are so lucky to have you!!!

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@tgdlmorgan @GregAbbott_TX Do your research! Teachers in Texas aren’t allowed to have unions! #ignorant

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@GregAbbott_TX You may want to spin it this way, but you KNOW your vouchers only will serve the well-to-do. Stop abusing your power and acting like a mad dog!

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@BucyForTexas Thank you! Vouchers are a SCAM!

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

Hey @GregAbbott_TX , calling multiple special sessions is NOT because you lost and are mad, they are for extraordinary occurrences. You are showing an abuse of power. GET OVER IT! Accept it and lose gracefully! 🤦🏼‍♀️

[James Talarico @jamestalarico]

BREAKING: Greg Abbott's special session just ended and he failed to pass his voucher scam — AGAIN.

I’m proud of the bipartisan majority that stood up to the governor & his billionaire mega-donors.

Abbott can call as many sessions as he wants, but we'll never sell out our kids.

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@GregAbbott_TX Just another example of how our “governor” can follow the laws himself. Hey Greg, ever heard of separation of church and state? #loser

https://t.co/xDnbWuZ1Xt

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@teachergoals

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@teachergoals PIVOT!!!

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

Who knew that simple baking soda and vinegar could make for FASCINATING observations?!? Disguised as mystery substances, students were focused on using their senses to make detailed discoveries. #sciencerules #beverlylearns @StrongBobcats @PISDLearns #fifthgrade @PISDeas

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@GovAbbott Also, parents have ALWAYS been able to choose retention and have access to school libraries and curriculum. You’re trying to legislate things that are already there!

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@GovAbbott Hey @GregAbbott_TX , let’s talk about how TEA put this moron in charge of HISD who just removed all services for students with autism. How does that support students with special needs?

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

This week we have been focusing on the regions of the US and the characteristics that connect them. By shading physical maps and analyzing natural resources, Bobcats are making deeper connections. @StrongBobcats #Beverlylearns #fifthgraderocks

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@GregAbbott_TX OMG @GregAbbott_TX !!! You are a broken frickin’ record! You should know, as the governor, PARENTS ALREADY HAVE SCHOOL CHOICE! Your stupid vouchers have already failed four times! Give it up!! #abbottsnogood #giveupalready #youneedtogo

[Joelle Banker-Garcia @funDMentally5th]

@GregAbbott_TX Governor, thief, and murderer. #shameful #shameonyou #reactiveNOTproactive https://t.co/O8tqT7AAmH