Ben Brandstrader

3rd Grade Teacher at Betsy Ross Elementary School *** Technology Specialist *** Apple Teacher

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

I appreciate the recognition! I’m definitely #proud2BD23!

[Prospect Hts. SD23 @PHSD23]

A celebratory Board meeting tonight! @D23MacArthur graduate of '23 came back to sign the library mural she created. We recognized our amazing tenured staff and our exciting new staff! Truly, the year of D23 in '23! Together, we are #PROUD2BD23!

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

I'm excited to get started! Thanks for the warm welcome @D23Ross @PHSD23 #PROUD2BD23

[Prospect Hts. SD23 @PHSD23]

New Staff! Everyone passed the first challenge: exiting Palatine Road to get to us. Now it is time to get them ready to be the difference makers we know they will be! We can't wait for them to meet our amazing students and families! #PROUD2BD23! @Dangelaccio @CraigCurtisD23

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

Can't wait to have @CarlAzuz back in the classroom!

[Carl Azuz @CarlAzuz]

Monday, August 7th, 2023:
The WORLD premiere of my daily news show, The World from A to Z!
https://t.co/qhSX6wrpVy

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

Thank you @CoonleyES community for an amazing 4 years! While I will miss the students, families and my colleagues dearly, I’m thrilled to begin a new chapter in @PHSD23, and excited to be a @D23Ross Bulldog!! #PROUD2BD23

[Prospect Hts. SD23 @PHSD23]

See who is at bat for the @PHSD23 team for the 23-24 school year! Together, we are #PROUD2BD23!

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

Thank you Coonley FOC for all your amazing support (and snacks) 😀 @CoonleyES Go Cougars!!

[John C. Coonley Elementary @CoonleyES]

Thank you FOC for celebrating our amazing teachers! We loved the Treat Trolley! @ChiPubSchools @NetworkCPS2

[John C. Coonley Elementary @CoonleyES]

Congratulations to our very own, Mr. Wrzesinski, for being one of 30 finalists. We are SO proud of you!! 🎶🥁🎤 @MrWMusicClass @NetworkCPS2 @ChiPubSchools

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

Congrats to the champs! Go Cougars!

[John C. Coonley Elementary @CoonleyES]

Congratulations to our 5th/6th boys & girls basketball teams on being named site champions. We’re so proud of you. Go Coonley 🏀 @NetworkCPS2 @ChiPubSchools

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

Very impressed with my students’ creative abilities adapting a scene from The Most Beautiful Roof In The World into graphic novel format! @CoonleyES @ELeducation @KathrynLasky1

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

Introducing Rock Astley!!! Welcome to Room 304!!! @CoonleyES #studentgifts #classpet

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

Some Fridays are more awesome than others… After years of requesting shout-outs for my classes at @CoonleyES and @IndianTrailScho, I “azuz”med it would never happen, but @CarlAzuz & @BookCameo delivered in a big way! Thanks Carl, my students loved the shout-out!

[John C. Coonley Elementary @CoonleyES]

Coonley Cougars were shining bright outside & inside today. Here are our winners for our Pride Stride door decorating competition. ✨#PrideStride @ChiPubSchools @NetworkCPS2 https://t.co/Vdwhj5UE89

[John C. Coonley Elementary @CoonleyES]

Class of 2023 had a very special last Pride Stride. They cheered on our kindergarteners during their first Pride Stride and enjoyed a color run! 💙💛 #PrideStride @ChiPubSchools @NetworkCPS2

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

Great job by the planning committee! Thank you to all the volunteers and to the entire Coonley community! It was a great day!

[John C. Coonley Elementary @CoonleyES]

Months of planning goes into creating an incredible Pride Stride. Thank you FOC, Pride Stride co-chairs @Ddputman & Chrissie Russell, and the many volunteers for the countless hours that went into this year’s event. It was truly a labor of love. 💙💛

[Carl Azuz @CarlAzuz]

To the BEST AUDIENCE IN THE WORLD: Thank you for your posts, your concerns, your messages and your kindness. Here’s what’s been going on:

https://t.co/l1Kat4MPNv

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

There is no pun to express the way I feel right now. @CarlAzuzCNN has been a staple in my classrooms for almost a decade (!!!) @CNN @CNN10 what are you doing?

[Niles Francis @NilesGApol]

Look, when I was in school, watching @CarlAzuzCNN was one of the few things I looked forward to during the day. From his energy to his corny puns, literally everything about him made the news fun. Thank you for the years of memories, Carl. We hope to see you somewhere else soon❤️

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

Room 304 Stands for .... #CoonleystandsforEquity @CoonleyES

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

Great job @aluthardt124 !!! The students loved it!

[Al Gore @algore]

How can educators bring math and science to life? Through music and creativity! Great piece on @NBCNightlyNews featuring @OkGo (and my daughter Kristin’s husband, Damian Kulash) last night. Hurray OK Go! https://t.co/5YUhmBjzPN

[Ben Brandstrader @mrbrandstrader]

After using @okgo’s videos in class for years, I was thrilled to learn about @OKGoSandbox!! Perfect for students looking to stay sharp over the summer! https://t.co/SAZoebBlyz @IndianTrailScho

[Indian Trail School @IndianTrailScho]

Student writing adapted into a play by @griffins_tale from @NorthwesternU : A Day With No Teachers by Apple