Leigh Rysko

Profe de Español @ SMS, Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms - South Korea 🇰🇷 2022

[Annie Hasan استاذة انام @ustathaannie]

Our t-shirt design by Joseph Goodman! I am a native speaker of Arabic and I do NOT have this talent. Joseph has been studying Arabic for 3 yrs and has developed this beautiful skill ON HIS OWN! #OurSouthStory #OurSMSDstory #ISpeakArabic #CultureWins @theSMSD

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

@TLoveEDU @SolutionTree @ShaunitaGallo Or you have this look that says “I’ve spent so much brain power & creative energy that I can’t even summon rhythm for the easiest moves ever”. 🤣

[Cynthia Szczesny @ProfeSays]

Swag bag ✅
Name badge ✅
Surrounded by colleagues/friends ✅

Excited to give my summer motivation a kickstart with @theSMSD and @SolutionTree

#SMSDPLCInstitute #SMSDstrong #ATPLC

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

My 25th college reunion weekend transitioned perfectly to an invigorating PLC conference. #lifelonglearner #collectiveinquiry

[Tucker Love @tlovejournalism]

My parents DID NOT do this. Coming out at 23 helped. But I know people who had similar experiences as this below and that is why this feature exists and should continue to exist.

Because LGBTQIA+ kids (and all kids) matter. If we want them to succeed we have to keep them alive.

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

#SMSDRookieoftheYear @thesmsdhr @BrittanyGonser @SMSouthTDain

[Mrs. Bryan @smsadvisor]

Congratulations to this week's senior spotlight, Annemarie Smith! Annemarie plans to continue studying Spanish and Math in college!

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

Working next door to these rockstars every day sure makes another uniquely challenging year a little easier.

[Cynthia Szczesny @ProfeSays]

The first annual World Language and ELL departments potluck was a hit! Just wish we had more than 25 minutes to enjoy this delicious lunch! #CultureWins @ustathaannie @rysquitos @SMSouthTDain

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

We’ve known for a long time that Diane is an All Star.

[SM School District @theSMSD]

⭐Dozens of nominators from Shawnee Mission South said Diane Johnson is an SMSD All Star. On Monday it became official! ⭐

[Tulare County Office of Education @tularecoe]

There's still time to register for the Best Results for Multilingual Learners Virtual Conference!

The conference, scheduled for October 27, will feature Dr. José Medina plus a variety of breakout sessions.

$99/person. Register at https://t.co/IaqNpUSQEA.

@JoseMedinaJr89

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

@AdrienneBranden

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

And let’s *please* stop using expressions like “moms & dads” when we have gender-neutral words like parents, families or, even better, ones that don’t assume caregiver dynamics like GUARDIANS, ADULTS, etc

[Ms. Morgan @SMSMsMorgan]

Happy National Coming Out Day! No matter where you are in your journey always remember you are loved and have a safe place in our school💚💛

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

@AvantAssessment @globalbilitseal I received a "thank you for registering" email that said "look for an email from Happy World Foundation", and I never did. What do I need to do? Thanks!

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

There’s destructive discomfort, and there’s constructive discomfort. Constructive discomfort moves toward healing.

[Leslie Selzer @smsdselzer]

The only thing better than getting to witness a conversation between @DrIbram X Kendi & @WilmottKevin is sharing the experience with @rysquitos @sbjohnson204 and @JordynFrancis. An amazing event with amazing people. 🖤💜🖤❤️🖤💛🖤💚🖤💙🖤 #antiracism

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

@smsdselzer @DrIbram @smsouthbsu Can’t wait!

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

SMS DEIB team continuing our work with Culturally Relevant practices (and enjoying a photo opp during lunch) #DestinationBelongingness @ustathaannie @MrPageSMS @TLoveEDU @TonyBudetti

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

@soccer_sms @RaiderCalculus @smsdselzer @SMSHodge @bct42 #TeamNiupipo!

[Leigh Rysko @rysquitos]

@WhiskersBook @SmsdWatchdogs We managed all last year, AND we policed masks & taught remote students & a live studio audience at the same time.