Jessica Barnes

Thankful to @SphereEdIn for this week's Sphere Summit "We Hold These Truths... America's 250" in DC! An amazing opportunity to learn for our students #educationmatters #historymatters #thankful – at Washington, DC

Thankful to @Foundingforward for a wonderful program studying the Age of Revolutions in Philadelphia, PA at Union League Liberty Hill, among some other historical sites, with a collection of outstanding educators from across the country! #foundingforward #America250 #thankful

I recently had the privilege to present to and learn from educators across the state at Missouri Council for the Social Studies! #lifelonglearner #educationmattters #historymatters #schoolsmatters

On my recent work trip, I spent time collaborating with great people from across the state, and also got to shake the hand of former Chief Justice Breckenridge, who really influenced me on how I teach! – at Ellisville, MO

I had the wonderful opportunity to present to MO and KS teachers at the MO/KS Council for History Education conference on (visual) thinking routines using ideas from @SmithsonianEdu #saam, Harvard's Project Zero, and other strategies. The @TheWWImuseum is a wonderful venue! – at Westwood Hills, KS

A true American hero and icon! #apollo13 nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/… – at Ellisville, MO

I was excited to attend my first PD session this past week with the @rockwoodschools in my new position and with Dr. Kathy Swan presenting on inquiry! Wonderful learning opportunity. #inquiry #lifelonglearner #education

Enjoying networking with colleagues and picking up great new strategies from educators and professionals across the country at NCHE's annual conference! #education #collaboration #growth #learninganddevelopment – at St Louis, MO

Using Gilder Lehrman resources today in US History! #toy #gilderlehrman #Americanhistory #education – at St Clair, MO

Fortunate to spend the day at the Thomas F. Eagleton Courthouse and at the Federal Reserve Bank St. Louis. Amazing Experiences! #education #learning #growth – at Missouri, USA

Thank you to @NatlParkService @GatewayArchSTL for hosting @StClairR13 today! Our students made memories and learned! #EducationMatters #bulldoglife – at Missouri, USA

Today, I got to participate in the Missouri Museum Initiative with @MOEducation and the @USGrantNPS. Great day learning and demonstrating why #education and #socialstudies is so important! #thankful #lovemyjob – at Ellisville, MO

So proud to be part of the team @MissouriState ! Getting ready for another great semester. #bearup #Missouristate #historyeducation – at Ellisville, MO

I am thrilled to announce I will be attending the Gilder Lehrman Teacher Symposium in Gettysburg, PA this summer, focusing on Native American History. I am grateful to my school district and Gilder Lehrman for this opportunity! #educationmatters #culturematters #gildertoy

Pretty fortunate when your job includes working at the Federal Reserve Bank this month more than once. Beautiful facility and incredible resources and people! #lovemyjob #educationmatters #learning – at St Clair, MO

#teacherlife Happy Monday everyone! – at Missouri, USA

#toy #educationmatters #thankful – at Ellisville, MO

I was nominated and selected by my peers to become the 2024 Missouri History Teacher of the Year! This is from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History for achievements in American History education. Thank you to all that have supported me for this great honor. #HTOY – at Higüey, Dominican Republic