Mark Stafford

Creating, inspiring & embracing kindness daily. I teach 5th grade, play the ukulele, like fairy tales, flip-flops, and fish. Proud father of an excitable angel.

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

@mrslbillings Love this. Definitely want to know more. Student me would’ve loved this!

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

Choose Kindness ❤️

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

Their creativity makes the days brighter. First treehouse arrived with a small procession. I love these optional #5thgrade challenges. #ProjectIgnite

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

Tonight’s unofficial #inktober prompt for #5thgrade, Shadow Bird or Snake.

Can’t wait to see the creations!

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

Creativity overload @oseDCSD! Clover rebrand perfectly aligned to our #DotDay celebration. I ❤️ this holiday & everything it encompasses. It’s the creative North ⭐️ we are chasing & culture we are building together. #MakeYourMark @peterhreynolds @TheDotCentral

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

Celebrating Lemonade Day. We honored a legend by creating inspirational posters. These will serve as valuable reminders that our choices & mindset have an incredible impact on others. I love the creativity of the students, but also revisiting some old memories. 🍋

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

I will miss these days ❤️ #5thgrade @oseDCSD

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

I was introduced to Beekle when my daughter was born, loved the story & illustrations. This year she went to Europe & learned she would be a big sister. The book is almost a scrapbook of her summer. There really is a first time for everything! Thanks @dsantat for growing with us!

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

All it took was finding a bag or pirate supplies to turn today’s main idea lesson into something memorable and slightly ridiculous. Instantly class became a treasure hunt! I love the spirit of adventure with this group! #5thgrade @oseDCSD #tlap

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

Love the effort from these two. Increíble teamwork and their Amanda Gorman project is thoughtful and informative! Proud teacher moment and it’s not even an assignment I assigned! #amandagorman #5thgrade

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

Surprise staff meeting turned into a baby shower. Incredibly grateful to our team and staff for their friendship, generosity, and support. They make all the things easier! #cantwaittomeetbabyboy #grateful #5thgrade

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

I love these ancient civilization projects. So much creativity used to capture and celebrate the Maya’s culture and accomplishments. #STEM #5thgrade

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

First treehouses of the season came in this morning! Love the creativity and the smiles. Love seeing so much effort for an optional assignment! #projectignite #DublinPossible #DCSBetterTogether #5thgrade #STEM

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

Today was a good day. Fictional narratives, homemade Day of the Dead
Bread, and racing our #projectignite vehicles. @oseDCSD #bettertogetherDCS #DublinPossible #5thgrade

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

Too many for one post 😊#Dublinpossible #DCSbettertogether @oseDCSD #5thgrade #projectignite

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

I love hiding a challenge in plain sight and seeing who finds it. These rockstar jellyfish embraced the new and got to meet our Vochina doll. Way to dominate our reading goal! #Dublinpossible #DCSbettertogether @oseDCSD #5thgrade #projectignite

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

It’s #DotDay at Olde Sawmill and I can’t wait for the blizzard of creativity! @oseDCSD 🟠🟡🎨🎶🔴

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

Something about a first day that screams happiness and possibility. A beautiful mix of excitement for the new and the unknown. Get ready 5th grade, we have magic planned! @oseDCSD #DCSday1 #1stdayofschool #BetterTogetherDCS

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

Thank you @secondandseven for yesterday’s free book event for educators! I can’t wait to get these books in my student’s hands. We appreciate your support 🙌🙌🙌

[Mark Stafford @mr_sharksclass]

Dodgeball battle today, students vs @oseDCSD staff. The fans made it very clear they did not want the teachers to win! Would have loved to see this team play under the lights. #DCSBetterTogether