Jill Yancey Wiggins

Sinner saved by grace. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. (I Tim 1:15) Wife, mom, reader, writer.

[Jill Yancey Wiggins @jillwiggins]

4:30 am…Heavy snow in Hoover/North Shelby area near Acton Creek. @spann #alwx

[Bea Wiggins @BeaWiggins26]

Thanks @JAGVBALL! Excited for my senior season and what’s next! @BamaEliteVBC #Uncommitted #pinhitter #2026

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It is a fun day in ELA 8 when your students who are about to start high school are assigned a research project about when their parents were in high school! #characterexcellenceFAMILY @pizitzmiddle

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Today at school…The #piratevision staff put the finishing touches on our Valentine’s episode, students shared their favorite choice novels, and of course we always celebrate the literary contributions of our favorite African-American authors.@pizitzmiddle

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Sometimes the times that we as teachers are quiet are more powerful than our teaching “performances.”Affording students time in class to read pays dividends in class, and in life! @goodreads #GRReadingChallenge

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Vocabulary review meets musical chairs! @pizitzmiddle @vhcschools

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@pizitzmiddle Digital Media class learned from the best, VHCS Dir. of Public Relations @whitmcghee. Thanks so much for sharing your talents and your time!

[Whit McGhee @whitmcghee]

It was a blessing to get to spend the day with @jillwiggins’ Digital Media students at @pizitzmiddle. What a talented group!

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Celebrating another #fundayfriday @pizitzmiddle with a popsicle mixer in the courtyard for two of our Academic Strategies classes. Character, Excellence, (and especially) FAMILY. The Pirate Creed.

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@goodreads Orbiting Jupiter by Gary Schmidt. Beautiful story of the friendship between boys, and the impact of trauma and loss. ❤️

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Sometimes after a week of reading and studying in academic strategies a game of Pictionary and Uno goes along way to foster FAMILY. @pizitzmiddle #PIRATECREED#CHARACTEREXCELLENCEFAMILY

[Russell Moore @drmoore]

This book is one of the most moving things I have read in years. Phenomenal.

Thank you @BethMooreLPM for recommending it.

I wish I had read it sooner and I wish I could read it again for the first time.

[James Ponti @JamesPonti]

Dear Teachers! How'd you like to talk with some of your favorite middle grade authors? To thank teachers, some friends and I are hosting a zoom book club and would like 13 of you to join us. To enter for a chance to win, retweet and follow me. (Author lineup subject to change)

[Jill Yancey Wiggins @jillwiggins]

…and @AuthorLisaFipps yours is one of them. I loved Starfish! As a mom and teacher, this book reminded me of the “weight” of my words, our collective need for acceptance, and the blessing of a good friend. I will recommend this to my middle school friends and moms alike.

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Digital Media students are busy curating content and working on design for The Cutlass, the Pizitz Middle School literary magazine. This year’s theme is “Lift Off.” @pizitzmiddle @vhcschools

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@JSonnenblick challenged students (and adults) to get uncomfortable, put the phone down, and do that “thing” we were meant to do. Write that book! Take that trip! Get in shape! “You need to do your dream ASAP!” Great advice. @vhcschools @pizitzmiddle

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Highlight of the day from this sweet middle school friend: “I never used to read, but now I’m a book nerd!” Thanks @kieracass @VictoriaAveyard and of course @donalynbooks #bookchallenge @pizitzmiddle

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I told my school counselor that yesterday was one of those career affirming days when kids thanked me for pointing them to a book…telling me they the words spoke to them and that they felt seen. Thanks @getnicced and @storiestolife you give my kids windows and mirrors. ❤️

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Our Digital Media Class is getting ready for our February episode of Pirate Vision. In this episode, Black History Month, field trips, Valentine’s Day, and the truth/parody about “ruiners”…those who spoil a good time for everyone. ⁦@pizitzmiddle⁩ ⁦@vhcschools⁩

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Because books are both windows and mirrors, I want my students to read a lot of books by a lot of authors. I want them to see themselves. I want them to know they are seen. And I want them to see the big world beyond the walls of our classroom.

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In the spirit of the Super Bowl, I wanted to share this feel-good story of former UGA standout Malcolm Mitchell. It combines three of my favorite things, football, books, and reluctant readers. https://t.co/7W5Wy4Mv6y