Karen Ballard

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

@msduhamel1st Beautiful couple!! Huge congrats to you guys!!!

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

@erinbookdragon I don’t know you but believe things happen for a reason. I know deep grief & I send strength & prayers. God won’t abandon you.

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

This year at HC we should be accepting, kind, and encouraging. #togetherisbetter @HortonsCreekES #otherhawksmatter

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

Measuring to the nearest inch is a cinch with our homemade rulers. Learning all about measurement! @HortonsCreekES #togetherwearebetter

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

Starting our sound unit! Today we discussed what pitch is. Ask me! @HortonsCreekES #togetherwearebetter #hawksdoitdifferent

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

“Hawkside” Shopping Center is in full planning mode! Learning about supply & demand, pricing, & advertising. @HortonsCreekES @HCES_2nd

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

What better way to really understand liquids transforming into solids than making ice cream??#@HortonsCreekES #hawksdoitdifferent

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

Studying liquids in our states of matter unit. We got into touching, dripping, & stirring! @HortonsCreekES #hawksdoitdifferent

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

Field trip to Cary Town Hall = 👍🏼👍🏼. We got to visit the council chamber, 911 center, & traffic control! @HortonsCreekES #hawksdoitdifferent

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

Sending a huge thank you and tons of love to my amazing coteacher @MsLakishaParker & students for giving me the best bday surprise EVER!!

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

We loved sharing our knowledge of schools in other countries with our kindergarten friends! @HortonsCreekES #otherhawksmatter

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

First day of research groups to do an in depth study of schools around the world! @HortonsCreekES #togetherwearebetter #hawksdoitdifferent

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

Budding meteorologists building anemometers for their weather stations! @HortonsCreekES #togetherwearebetter #hawksdoitdifferent

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

Taking our first math assessment all about even & odd numbers. Then a little Dreambox for the win! @HortonsCreekES #togetherwearebetter

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

Taking our first math assessment all about even & odd numbers. Then a little Dreambox for the win! @HortonsCreekES #togetherwearebetter

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

@MsLakishaParker ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

Got math? Using a number line as an addition and subtraction strategy. We’re rocking it! @HortonsCreekES #togetherisbetter #soaringinsecond

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

Team building is where it’s at in 2nd grade at HCES. So excited for the new year! @HortonsCreekES #togetherwearebetter

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

That’s a wrap for 2018-19. I’ve loved working with these amazing kids & their parents & wish them all the best next year! @HortonsCreekES

[Karen Ballard @Kballard1027]

Thanks to our new friends for telling us all about 2nd grade. We can’t wait! @HortonsCreekES #togetherwearebetter #secondgradeherewecome