Couldn’t have said it better myself, @JessicaJlgalla!

The current District Teachers of the Year and former State Teachers of the Year got together for our first book club meeting! “How To Read A Book” led us into conversation about our shared humanity, chatty parrots, and the power of a bookstore. @RIDeptEd

Mrs. Onosko, Jamestown’s District Teacher of the Year uses music in her classroom to engage her students and practice their Spanish! Muy bueno! @RIDeptEd

Today I visited Miss Maggie, the District Teacher of the Year at International Charter School! As a 3rd - 5th grade special educator Maggie coteaches and runs small groups. I saw her running a “Mission Impossible” word game complete with theme music! @RIDeptEd

Still thinking about the “Team Texting” student engagement strategy shared at the last DTOY meeting! I’m definitely going to be using it after we finish exams! @RIDeptEd #studentengagement #teacheroftheyear #RIteachersrule

Inspired by this amazing group of District Teachers of the Year who meet once a month to learn about @RIDeptEd initiatives, collaborate, and share best practices with each other. #TeacheroftheYear #RIEducatorsRock

I wish I could join! Will you? @RIDeptEd

Spent the evening at NES with members of the NHS National Honor Society providing free childcare to families at Pre-K Family Night! The high schoolers loved playing play-doh, coloring, and building Mr. Potato Head with the future Mariners! @NSS_K12

Rhode Island leading the way, showing our students are some of the best in the country! @RIDeptEd

Music to my ears! RI is fostering the next generation of musicians. 🎶 🎵 🎼 @RIDeptEd

Had a great time speaking to Spencer Payne about my favorite parts of being an English teacher and how I embrace my weird within the classroom. Check out Episode 44 of @Moreland_MU’s Front of the Class podcast out now on all streaming services.

Meet the 2026 State Teachers of the Year! I am so excited for our year ahead. Right now each person is just a square and a name, they’ll soon become my lifelong friends.

‘25 - ‘26 District Teacher of the Year holiday gathering featuring bowling, bites, and banter! 🎳🎄(And an ugly sweater contest judged by the bowling alley staff and prizes for the winners!) @RIDeptEd

One of the many reasons I 🤍 @NSS_K12: Students from our Ag Science CTE program selling frozen chickens and fresh maple syrup (on National Maple Syrup Day) in between classes!

Proud to share the teacher’s perspective on @RIDeptEd Chronic Absenteeism Working Group. Great discussion last night with Gov. McKee & Commissioner Infante-Green on barriers to attendance and fresh ideas, like pediatricians asking about missed school. Grateful to be part of this!

Hosting a @Hersheys Kisses tasting tomorrow during advisory. The candy aisle at Walmart go the best of me. Snickerdoodle. Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae. Cosmic Brownie. Are you kidding me?! 🤤

This dedicated and thorough team of educational experts spent 3 days comprehensively reviewing TFA’s educator preparation program through @RIDeptEd’s Prep-RI visit! There was lively discussion grounded in 1000s of artifacts and at least 50 pieces of Double Bubble eaten in 72 hrs.