Emily Bast

Math teacher at West High School | Student Council Advisor | Graduate of Wittenberg University

[West High Youth Government @WHSYIG]

Kicking off MUN with some great campaign speeches and court cases argued by our West kids!

[Austin-East HS @AustinEastHS]

So thankful to feel the love sent to our teachers from West High School Student Council today!!! The switch to virtual is definitely difficult and it’s nice to feel the support from students and teachers at West. #beepbeep #OneWestLove #OneKnox #allinforkids @ashley_speas

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

You mean all staff meetings DON’T end this way?!

Gotta love that One West spirit, baby!

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

Why does math matter? It allows us to contextualize information we’re presented with in our daily lives.

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

Echoing all the prayers being sent up for Austin East tonight. This is heartbreaking.

And in between those prayers, let’s remember that we have the power to vote for leaders committed to enacting change, to educate ourselves, and to join in the work.

This shouldn’t happen.

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

Eternally impressed at the talent in our theatre/chorale departments! Bright Star was incredible!

Also big shoutout to vaccines—this was my first live performance of a thing in over a year and yes I did cry MANY times. ❤️

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

We did it!! Student Council Teacher Appreciation breakfast—best day of the year.

(Also slightly feel like we just lifted a curse?? The last thing I did pre-covid was plan this event last year...and then it never happened because school got cancelled forever)

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

Student Council is selling Valentines this week! Buy one for a friend, or yourself! We won’t judge.

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

I’m horrified.

Students, if you need to talk tomorrow, come find me.

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

Happy Halloween from the Freshmen Academy + some extra friends!

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

Awesome concert from @westhighchoir last night!

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

Next week! Get ready, West High!

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

Every day. We go to the same place every day. You can do it. I promise.

(Also if you’re not organizing by modules...wyd???)

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

Got such a sweet anonymous gift today...thank you so much to whoever this was!

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

“I use what I was taught: if you accidentally step on someone’s foot, you don’t ever say “Oh stop crying, that wasn’t my intention.” You apologize, acknowledge the pain you caused, and exist more carefully and intentionally.”

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

Friendly reminder that if something isn’t offensive to YOU, that doesn’t mean it’s not offensive.
Activist Rachel Cargle explains it best when she says:

[Emily Bast @MsBastWHS]

Kicked off year 6 today with Freshmen Orientation! Great to meet some of my new students, and thankful that so many of them did a wonderful job wearing their masks appropriately!

[West High College & Career @WestHighCC]

The Renee Hoyos for Congress Campaign is looking for high school students interested in a virtual internship from August 31- November 3. @WHSRebelNation Apply at https://t.co/7VB2MytDaS