Angelica Rivas-Smith

Principal @ William H. Farquhar MS - Follow @farquharms💙💛 Mom 💪🏽PSU Nittany Lion 4 Life 🎓

[edutopia @edutopia]

To boost comprehension, try asking students to struggle with key concepts before teaching the correct solutions. (But use this strategy carefully to avoid frustration.)

[edutopia @edutopia]

Executive function remains one of the most reliable predictors of success in academics—and in life. Here's the research on what it is, and how to cultivate it. ✈️

[edutopia @edutopia]

Teacher training programs tend to focus on establishing strict rules and consequences for misbehavior. Since that may work in the short-term only, here's research-backed ideas to try instead. 👇
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[edutopia @edutopia]

You *can* finish each class as strongly as you started it. Try optimistic closures, which allow students to connect, reflect, and look forward as you wrap for the day. 💫

[Angelica Rivas-Smith @RoadrunnersFMS]

Love seeing our Roadrunners representing in MSP! #RoadrunnersROCK 💙💛@farquharms @Farquhar_AP @FMS_ActingAP

[Vilma Nájera, Principal @VCNajera]

Did I mention for the 1st time in MSP Internship history we had middle school interns!!! I see you 👀 LPMS, Wood MS, GMS, TPMS, Westland MS, FOMS, EMS, FMS, RFMS @Rose_S_Alvarez @HeidiSlatcoff @WestlandPrinc @EasternMS_Prin @RoadrunnersFMS

[Angelica Rivas-Smith @RoadrunnersFMS]

There are no words to express my gratitude to everyone who has given me their time, energy, friendship, and wisdom on my way to this moment. I’ll be tweeting from the @farquharms account, so give me a follow! 🙏🏽 #fmsroadrunners 💙💛🥰

[Farquhar MS Family @farquharms]

Closing out my official first day as Acting Principal at #FarquharMS. 💙💛 Meeting with students, parents, and staff throughout the day has been incredibly fulfilling! I am humbled and honored to be a #FMSRoadrunner @RoadrunnersFMS @PrincipalDWA @farquharpta @Farquhar_AP

[Angelica Rivas-Smith @RoadrunnersFMS]

Proud to share this day with my Latina colleagues! Thank you @MCPSLeaderDev for the opportunity!

[Dr. Sofía Grant-Dewitt @GMSVikings]

Had the pleasure of leading a session at @MCPSLeaderDev’ 2nd annual LDU Conference today. Proud to stand next to these two powerful @MCPS Latina leaders, who also led sessions! @SGMSAP @ASmithPHS_AP @PODEReducators #PODERosas ❤️

[Angelica Rivas-Smith @RoadrunnersFMS]

We ♥️ Ms. Engler!! No one is more deserving!!

[Mark A. Carothers @MrCarothersPHS]

Congratulations to the wonderful, supportive, dedicated Ms. Engler for being honored by the MCCPTA for her 26 years of service to special education students. So incredibly well deserved! Thank you for everything you do for our Falcons, in and out of the classroom. #FalconsFlyHigh

[Angelica Rivas-Smith @RoadrunnersFMS]

So proud of our Falcons BLAX for an incredible season. They did PHS proud and fought to the bitter end of a 12-9 defeat against Oakdale HS. Shout out to our players in the Class of 2023 and to Coach Orns for finishing with class. #falconsflyhigh 🥍 @MrCarothersPHS @PHSathletics

[Angelica Rivas-Smith @RoadrunnersFMS]

INCREDIBLE Boys LAX victory over QO in OT!!! Falcons defeat the Cougars 9-8 with grit and finesse! #falconsflyhigh 🥍 @MrCarothersPHS @PHSathletics

[Angelica Rivas-Smith @RoadrunnersFMS]

Congratulations to our senior Co-Ed and Boys’ Volleyball Falcons!!! The future is looking bright! #classof2023 @PHSFalcons18 @PHSathletics @MrCarothersPHS

[Angelica Rivas-Smith @RoadrunnersFMS]

Falcons 🖤⭐️representing @PODEReducators at Poolesville HS! @MrCarothersPHS #heforgothishoops

[Angelica Rivas-Smith @RoadrunnersFMS]

Hoops and Hoodies for #PODER! We can do anything 💪🏽 #sisepuede @NorthwestJags @PODEReducators

[Angelica Rivas-Smith @RoadrunnersFMS]

@brendawolff1 @farquharms @MCPS @mocoboe @CaraGrant11 So good to see you Ms. Wolf!!! ♥️♥️

[Daniel McKenna @McKenna_PHSASA]

Hard fought game for our six seniors. Tough loss but proud of the effort. #gofalcons @MrCarothersPHS @ASmithPHS_AP

[Angelica Rivas-Smith @RoadrunnersFMS]

Love our PHS cheerleaders keeping the student section in the game! Boys trail by one against WJ with 5 seconds left!!!! @MrCarothersPHS @PHSathletics

[Angelica Rivas-Smith @RoadrunnersFMS]

Thank you to Astronaut Dr. Gregory Linteris who delivered an AMAZING video presentation to our Physics students at PHS! Dreams were definitely born today! @MrCarothersPHS @McKenna_PHSASA

[Mark A. Carothers @MrCarothersPHS]

#FalconsFlyHigh
Congrats, Falcons!

[Vilma Nájera, Principal @VCNajera]

We’re back! Save the date and join us for our first VOCES of the school year where we’ll be elevating our Latino student and educator voices. @PODEReducators @mcpsequityteam @MCPSEspanol @MCPS @DrValverde_ @OscarRamosSD @Ridgeview_MS @OliverRFajardo @BONDEducators @oscarzank

[Mark A. Carothers @MrCarothersPHS]

Congratulations to our 16 National Merit Semifinalists! #FalconsFlyHigh