As the sun was rising over Ocean Lakes ES this morning, I couldn’t help but think about how thankful I am to get to work in a field where I absolutely love what I do. The first day is as exciting as Christmas, and this year I get to share some of the joy with this guy. #VBDayOne

Flipgrid! Explaining their position: Patriot, Loyalist, Neutral! #5thgrade Ocean Lakes ES @Flipgrid

I saw a few kids picking up trash for #virtuallearningday. How powerful it is to both empower our community and to give back to it at the same time. This is what it’s all about! VB Content VB Lit Connections VBMath Rocks

Can I just say... napkin notes have to be one of my top 5 things about elementary school. This has me stewing in some new #SEL ideas...

This. People are good. #savethebees #goodnews #peoplearegood #savethebees boredpanda.com/positive-news-…

It’s not every day a T-Rex helps say goodbye at dismissal. Ocean Lakes ES Our Waveriders are so excited to show school spirit and raise funds through our @Boosterthon Fun Run

Thank you Ocean Lakes ES PTA for the new indoor recess games; purchased with the money raised from @Boosterthon. The kids are stoked! #5thgrade #indoorrecess #winterishere

Solid plan during this overwhelming time in education henricoschools.us/covid19/employ…

In times like these, I’m prouder than ever to be part of the Ocean Lakes ES fam. Today’s morning announcements brought happy/sad tears to my KGs eyes... and mine. Thank you CarlPeake and the amazing OLES and VBSchools team for creating this climate. m.youtube.com/watch?feature=…

This is why EVERYONE should stay home except those providing basic needs.

Lunch break walk and kids’ integrated learning included picking up trash to help the 🌍, reading and writing about conservation, and counting, grouping, and sorting. 67 pieces of trash on a 20 minute walk by the Brock Center 🤔. #dobetterpeople #authentichomelearning

Brings back some amazing memories of MWEE with Charlene Garran

Shout out to CarlPeake Ocean Lakes ES! He has been working round the clock helping out all us teachers. Couldn’t do this without you! Thank you!!! VBSchools #WeareVBSchools

There were lots of smiles and definitely a few tears as we said goodbye for now to all of our Ocean Lakes ES Waveriders. #allthefeels #classof2020

An intriguing idea for return to school. I like the idea of kids being able to get a physical handle on navigating school and form some sort of relationship before going all virtual wfae.org/post/cms-surpr….

First day of first for this guy! I’d be lying if I said we weren’t both a little scared. We’re going to take one step at a time and we’re ALL going to have each other’s backs! 👊🏼

I needed this today. Seriously made my day!! Ocean Lakes ES #itsthelittlethings #thankyou

Couldn’t be prouder of my friend and colleague Katie Catania as the next Principal of Parkway Elementary. You’re going to be amazing, KC!

What’s better than surprise cake? Not just any cake, Nothing Bundt Cakes. Our WOES staff is so thankful to the Hilltop NBC crew!