Sandra Valdajos

M. Ed. in BED | 4th grade Spanish DLI teacher at Canyon Creek Elementary | @Nearpod Certified | 24-25 #MIEExpert | DSD Teacher Leader Fellow

[Anjanette McNeely @AnjanetteMcNee2]

I loved learning ways to bring the world to my classroom from the fabulous @SValdajos! I have wanted to do this, but she inspired me to get it scheduled for the upcoming school year! Teachers inspiring teachers is how we @teachindavis.

[Hollie Fisher @MrsHFishy]

“Technology will never replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational!”
Thanks @SValdajos for the inspiring ways to connect with other classes around the world! You’re great! We’re so lucky you #TeachInDavis!
#MIEExpert 2025 R&R

[Sandra Valdajos @SValdajos]

Amazing session on positive classroom culture from the amazing @AnjanetteMcNee2 at the R&R Conference.

@teachindavis

[Teaching in Davis @teachindavis]

GAME ON! Our 2025 R&R Conference begins tomorrow! #TeachInDavis #uted @DavisSchools @UTPublicEd @UTBoardofEd

[Sandra Valdajos @SValdajos]

So proud of my husband for getting the #BestOfDavis 2025 award. He truly is a wonderful educator and very deserving of this recognition.

@teachindavis

[Allison Riddle @UtahTOY2014]

Sandra Valdajos, DLI teacher & Teacher Leader Fellow, hosts a Mystery Skype in Spanish w/ a class on the east coast. Teachers collaborating across the globe… it’s how we #TeachInDavis! #uted #TeachersLeading #GlobalEducation

[Sandra Valdajos @SValdajos]

@Taralson @teachindavis Thanks! I missed Flipgrid the most this school year 😢

[Sandra Valdajos @SValdajos]

Last touches to our TLF projects!

@teachindavis #UTEd #TeachersLeading #TeachInDavis

[Sandra Valdajos @SValdajos]

We had the pleasure to travel to Portugal on a Mystery Skype connection with @musicadc2013 and her students.

@teachindavis #UTED @MIEE_Flopsie #MIEE #MIEExpert #TeachInDavis @CCEFirebirds

[Allison Riddle @UtahTOY2014]

The incredible @SValdajos hosts a pro learning session on virtual field trips… including a Mystery Skype from Australia! #TeachInDavis #uted #TeachersLeading

[Sandra Valdajos @SValdajos]

Thanks to @teachindavis for supporting us in our #MIEE journey!

@MIEE_Flopsie @CCEFirebirds

[Allison Riddle @UtahTOY2014]

Our Teacher Leader Fellows engaged in a Socratic Seminar as they unpacked reading from The Multiplier Effect. Pro learning highlighting leadership skills & best instructional practices… it’s how we #TeachInDavis! #uted @UTPublicEd @MarzanoResource @MarzanoResearch @DavisSchools

[Sandra Valdajos @SValdajos]

Today we participated in a @SkypeScientist session with Viktor, a paleontologist expert in insect fossils. Students asked him great questions!

#MIEExpert #MIEE #SkypeAScientist @teachindavis @CCEFirebirds @MIEE_Flopsie

[Sandra Valdajos @SValdajos]

I love connecting my class with scientists. Join me in raising money for Skype a Scientist! via @givebutter https://t.co/x1GaPrYx5y

[Sandra Valdajos @SValdajos]

I am very excited to announce that I’ve been selected as a returning #MIEExpert for the 2024-2025 school year!

#EducatorsInTech #AIinEducation #EdTeach @MicrosoftEDU @MIEE_Flopsie @CCEFirebirds @teachindavis

[Sandra Valdajos @SValdajos]

Yesterday we went on a virtual fieldtrip to @JoshuaTreeNPS. This is one of my favorite activities of the school year!

@teachindavis @DavisSchools @CCEFirebirds

[Allison Riddle @UtahTOY2014]

Another powerful session w/ our DSD Teacher Leader Fellows! We focused on Formal Mentoring roles and how to recognize cognitive bias. Exploring teacher leadership… it’s how we #TeachInDavis! #uted #TeachersLeading

[Sandra Valdajos @SValdajos]

Today our 4th grade class traveled virtually to @JoshuaTreeNPS! We had a blast learning about animal and plant adaptations. Their favorite part was the roadrunner and the rattle 🐍. They had lots of great questions! @teachindavis @CCEFirebirds

[Allison Riddle @UtahTOY2014]

Another powerful session w/ our Teacher Leader Fellows! We focused on the Lead / Master Teacher role including strategies for engaging teachers in meetings & projects. #TeachInDavis #uted #TeachersLeading @UTPublicEd

[Sandra Valdajos @SValdajos]

@YaritzaV_ My students love @gimkit, very engaging and it makes hard contents fun!