Amy Lloyd

Professional musician and music educator. @VTCorpsofCadets Mom. STLCards fanatic. Former Hill staffer. (views = own)

[Mary Julia Koch @MJ_Koch]

The U.S. military rebounded its recruiting to the highest levels in 15 years. The Navy, Army, Air Force and Space Force have hit their 2026 recruiting goals months ahead of schedule, I report in @WSJFreeEx.

Thank Gen Z.

[St. Louis Cardinals @Cardinals]

HOME RUN DERBY CHAMPION!

[Amy Lloyd @Lloyd_Amy_]

Hats off to our military musicians who spent countless hours performing in the heat to help our country celebrate this 250th milestone. You are appreciated, and we salute you. 🎤🇺🇸🫡

[Freedom 250 @Freedom250]

Greatest fireworks show in the world 🇺🇸🎇🇺🇸

[William Seely @william_seely]

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate 250 years of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring promise of freedom.

At the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, we are honored to develop leaders who are Prepared to Lead. Trusted to Serve. As we reflect on our nation’s remarkable journey, we also recommit ourselves to the ideals that have defined America since 1776—service before self, integrity, honor, and a willingness to answer the call when our nation needs us most.

To the generations who built, defended, and strengthened this great country, we offer our deepest gratitude. To today’s cadets, you are part of that continuing story. The future of our nation will be shaped by leaders of character who embrace duty, lead with humility, and serve with purpose.

From Blacksburg to every corner of our nation, we wish you a joyful and meaningful Independence Day.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

#VirginiaTech #VTCC #CorpsOfCadets #PreparedToLead #TrustedToServe #America250 #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #Leadership #Service #UtProsim #GoHokies

[US Department of the Interior @Interior]

T-minus 10 days.

America's 250th birthday is almost here. 🇺🇸

Photo of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial by Brian Wotring

[Amy Lloyd @Lloyd_Amy_]

@william_seely Where is this table on campus? I’d love to find it when visiting. I was a state officer for Illinois Association FFA with a “gap year” experience before we had a cool name for it.

[Ethan Brooks @alt_w_v_g]

Had a parent-teacher conference this morning

My wife told me not to come

I came anyway

She said "please just listen and nod"

I said "I always listen"

She said "you listen like you're sitting in a boardroom looking for something to challenge"

That's how listening works

Nice classroom

Small chairs

I am 6'4" and was seated at a desk designed for someone who still believes in Santa Claus

My knees touched my chest

The teacher introduced herself

Shared her identified pronouns

I shared my identified adjectives

Smart and handsome

My wife closed her eyes

The teacher had a folder

Color-coded tabs

I respected the organization

She said our son is "a pleasure to have in class"

My wife smiled

I waited

That sentence is never the whole report

It's the executive summary before the risk section

She said "however"

There it is

She said he "asks a lot of questions"

I said "good"

She said "during quiet time"

I said "when is quiet time?"

She said "it's when students are expected to work independently and in silence"

I said "so he's the only one trying to get information and you've structured the environment to prevent it?"

My wife put her hand on my arm

I continued

The teacher said he recently told another student that "sharing pencils doesn't make sense if nobody brings their own"

I said "that's an accurate observation"

My wife squeezed harder

The teacher said she's concerned about his "resistance to group activities"

I said "he's not resistant. He just doesn't see the value of doing more work for the same grade."

The teacher said he also corrected her math on the whiteboard

I said "was he right?"

She paused

She said "that's not the point"

I said "it's a little bit the point"

My wife stood up

Sat back down

Compromise

The teacher pulled out an evaluation sheet

Categories like "works well with others" and "follows directions" and "respects classroom norms"

All subjective

Not a number on the page

I asked how these are graded

She said "based on observation"

I said "so one person's opinion with no second review?"

She said "it's professional judgment"

I said "my auditors say that too. Right before I disagree with them."

She looked at my wife

My wife said "I'm sorry about him"

I said "I'm sitting right here"

My wife said "I know"

The teacher said overall he's a bright kid and she just wants to make sure he learns to "collaborate"

I said "collaboration is important. But so is recognizing when you're the only one doing the work. He'll learn that again in college. And again in the real world. Might as well start now."

Nobody spoke

The teacher closed her folder

She said "I think we've covered everything"

I said "one more thing"

She braced herself

I said "his reading is above grade level. His math is strong. He asks hard questions and corrects mistakes when he sees them. I just want to make sure this school knows what it has."

The teacher looked at me differently

My wife looked at me differently

I said "that's all"

We left

In the car my wife was quiet

Then she said "he's turning into you"

I said "is that a good thing?"

She didn't answer

From the backseat he said "dad, why does the teacher count off for asking questions? Isn't that the whole point of school?"

I looked at my wife

She looked out the window

I said "yes. It is."

He said "I don't think she likes when I'm right"

I didn't say anything

Neither did my wife

Small chairs

Color-coded tabs

No follow-up items

But the kid's going to be fine

Sent from my iPhone

[Amy Lloyd @Lloyd_Amy_]

@VTCorpsofCadets @virginia_tech @VTFacilities @StudentsAtVT “A Quiet Moment for Lt Price”

[MLFootball @MLFootball]

THIS CAMERAMAN DESERVES A RAISE.

THIS IS PERFECTION.
https://t.co/knE9wb0V5y

[Amy Lloyd @Lloyd_Amy_]

@RWrasse Just wait until he’s old enough to apply for internships 🥹

[Virginia Tech @virginia_tech]

Researchers at #VirginiaTech are studying how DJing and hip-hop music production could help improve ADHD symptoms in young adults through creative, non-drug therapy. https://t.co/AXtSI4N4bV

[Amy Lloyd @Lloyd_Amy_]

G.O.A.T

[Roland-Garros @rolandgarros]

The oldest man ever to reach the Australian Open final (in the Open Era).

Ladies and gentlemen, Novak Djokovic ✨

#AO26

[VT Corps of Cadets @VTCorpsofCadets]

Honoring our veterans, today and every day. Thank you for your service.

@StudentsAtVT @VT_alumni @virginia_tech

[Amy Lloyd @Lloyd_Amy_]

@SonsofSatVT Must be trying to make up for their fans yelling in the silence before the National Anthem when the Cadets were still taking the field.

[Amy Lloyd @Lloyd_Amy_]

@WorshamWarriors Ya’ll could reach out to the Espirit de Corps in the @VTCorpsofCadets for name ideas and to coordinate ideas.

[FOX Sports @FOXSports]

“We will see you tomorrow night.”

14 years ago today, David Freese delivered one of the greatest moments in World Series history, a walk-off home run to force Game 7.

[Amy Lloyd @Lloyd_Amy_]

@1109Patricia There was not enough credit given to Kari Jobe in this video.

[Amy Lloyd @Lloyd_Amy_]

@CallyGingrich Congratulations, Ambassador!

[Amy Lloyd @Lloyd_Amy_]

Living the marching band dream

[Darren Rovell @darrenrovell]

Kent Broussard, 66, just got a standing ovation at the LSU game.

He retired in 2023 and enrolled at LSU with the sole goal of playing the Tuba in the Tiger band.

Tonight is his first game.