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When you have your very own posse. Congratulations to our Library Assistant Heather Lindsey on completing her 1st year in the PRIDE Library! 

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Room of Contemplation: National Museum of African American History and Culture 

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Room of Contemplation: National Museum of African American History and Culture 

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Thanks, Andrea and Danielle, for a lovely field trip! Gotta go back.

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Louie went out of his way to track down some lacrosse gear for a 9th grade student who wants to try out, but cannot afford the equipment. Louie has also been working w/ the student to get him ready for tryouts.

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There are no words to express the level of INSPIRATION the Unified Sports program gives me. Truly the greatest thing happening at Heritage!  

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There are no words to express the level of INSPIRATION the Unified Sports program gives me. Truly the greatest thing happening at Heritage!  

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I'm inspired Jen Ford's hard work on the yearbook!  She took on this huge role and is doing an amazing job!!!  It takes countless hours behind the scenes to help the students learn to cover numerous events, take great photos, write interesting copy, follow design rules, create beautiful spreads and baby ads, conduct effective interviews and meet constant deadlines, but she is doing a tremendous job!  Can't wait to see the beautiful final product!

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Auntie for the 6th time! 5 nephews and finally a niece!

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Auntie for the 6th time! 5 nephews and finally a niece!

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Valerie is a whole-person inspiration for me. She helps coach me through educational conundrums. She motivates me to take care of my physical and mental health. She supports me in personal and emotional areas. She truly is a friend in addition to a colleague.

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Those I had growing up who showed they cared, taught me something cool, or made me laugh (esp. Ms. Milligan); Those I’ve worked with here who have supported me when I needed it and taught me so much just by their example; and those here at Heritage who do such an awesome job of inspiring their own students. They make me glad I chose this profession and wish that I had started earlier so I could have maybe become one of the awesome ones myself!

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We are inspired by Jeff Mizikoski who helped us through a k-cup saga. When we lost of piece of our commercial k-cup machine, he 3D printed a piece until the official piece could be ordered. When the temp piece created a system back-up, he helped clear the pipes! Thank you so much for helping us with our coffee!

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The thought of snow days gets me through the long winter. I love ❄️ anticipation!

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Laura’s dedication to steering students towards better paths is inspiring! She is a true “Interrupter” in their lives as well as a godsend to HHS! 🐾❤️🖤

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These INSPIRING teachers were honored by our Excellence in Education students on Tuesday:  

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These INSPIRING teachers were honored by our Excellence in Education students on Tuesday:  

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Timothy Gregory
Cathy Lee
Andrea Jordan
Jessica Timmons
George Herrmann
Holly Horton
Ryan Irwin
Maria Biggers
Jessica Peterson
Dabney Erickson
Laura Ratliff
Octavia Williams
Emily Oresik
Geb Bennett
Zachary Minchow-Proffitt
Kevin Vigil

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Our English (General Ed, Special Education, and EL) Teachers have taken a risk, and we are a better school because of it...

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Our English (General Ed, Special Education, and EL) Teachers have taken a risk, and we are a better school because of it...

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Thank you!!

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inspires me with her dedication, passion, and her values driven leadership! Thank you, Danielle, for being our Equity Lead!

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We APPRECIATE everyone who came to see our Government students present their Agenda Setters projects today!

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We APPRECIATE everyone who came to see our Government students present their Agenda Setters projects today!

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I am inspired by my partner who is going through her journey with breast cancer. Such fortitude!

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I am inspired by my partner who is going through her journey with breast cancer. Such fortitude!

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I am inspired by my students when they show eagerness to learn English. Many of them have jobs and work long hours, but still work hard in class. As a teacher, that encourages and inspires me!

-Geri McClymont

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My wife inspires me daily....her compassion and heart!  My daughter  too!  

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My wife inspires me daily....her compassion and heart!  My daughter  too!  

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My orchid showed me some love this weekend with this bloom and one to bloom soon. Bonus rainbow!

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#Inspiration at the School Board Meeting

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#Inspiration at the School Board Meeting

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Ten students will represent Heritage at All-County Chorus tomorrow (Thursday). I am always inspired by the performances these students are able to present after a long, tiring day of rehearsals. The art and beauty that is created during these concerts remind me why music is the "universal language of mankind" and why I love what I do.

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My son's transition to wearing glasses has gone much more smoothly than I anticipated.  It has also been awesome to see the difference in how he takes in the world now. 

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My son's transition to wearing glasses has gone much more smoothly than I anticipated.  It has also been awesome to see the difference in how he takes in the world now. 

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My beautiful colleague (LCHS) Martha dedicated her life to caring for and lifting up our most vulnerable students.  Look up KINDNESS in the dictionary and you will find this photo.  Marth is in her final days on this Earth.  She inspires me to look for the helpers; choose kindness; don't sweat the small stuff; keep it simple...  

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My beautiful colleague (LCHS) Martha dedicated her life to caring for and lifting up our most vulnerable students.  Look up KINDNESS in the dictionary and you will find this photo.  Marth is in her final days on this Earth.  She inspires me to look for the helpers; choose kindness; don't sweat the small stuff; keep it simple...  

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Grandson Austin, who used to come to "Bring Your Child to Work" Day with Miss Daisy at his graduation from Parris Island Marine Corp boot camp last Friday.

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I was able to go to the anual Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico this weekend.  Being around 100,000 people who are all finding a way to coexist and watch the magic happen around them was pretty darn cool!

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I was able to go to the anual Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico this weekend.  Being around 100,000 people who are all finding a way to coexist and watch the magic happen around them was pretty darn cool!

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Met a student yesterday who transferred from LCHS and takes care of her sick mom and translates at all the doctors appointments.  She was quite inspiring!

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Met a student yesterday who transferred from LCHS and takes care of her sick mom and translates at all the doctors appointments.  She was quite inspiring!

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My mom and my son are able to connect through their recoveries from "broken parts," as we like to say.  The way they encourage each other to keep going and push through the barriers inspires me.  

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My mom and my son are able to connect through their recoveries from "broken parts," as we like to say.  The way they encourage each other to keep going and push through the barriers inspires me.  

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I love seeing the EL kids in elective classes. I have enjoyed popping into the guitar class! Great to see awesome teachers in action!

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Daily Check-Ins with Students is being recognized as a best practice for schools...

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Daily Check-Ins with Students is being recognized as a best practice for schools...

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NPR recently published a story about using check-ins with students to support mental health and school culture post-pandemic.

https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-09-02/as-school-starts-teachers-add-a-mental-health-check-in-to-their-lesson-plans

How about us being ahead of the game on this one?

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As school starts, teachers add a mental-health check-in to their lesson plans

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After the disruption and trauma of the pandemic, educators say kids still need added support this year. In some schools, they’re making emotional wellness part of the curriculum.

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I was already excited to begin the new year, but seeing our students at the Open House really pumped me up for the year to come!

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I was able to take my three nieces and nephew, whose mother died four years ago, to Kings Dominion for the first time over Labor Day weekend. I took my four kiddos as well. I loved sharing with them something that I loved doing when I was a kid. (Okay, I still do.)

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We recently went to my oldest daughter, Aries, boyfriends Air Force Basic Training Graduation in Texas.  It was one of the most amazing experiences!

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Took my youngest to Disneyland for the first time❤️ Obviously she had the time of her life!

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My 82-year old mother-in-law, who lost her husband this spring after 63  years of marriage, adopted a DOG!  

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My 82-year old mother-in-law, who lost her husband this spring after 63  years of marriage, adopted a DOG!  

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my kids started school last week (in Madison county)

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my kids started school last week (in Madison county)

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Today is Tucker's 1st Day of Handicap Preschool. He is my inspiration because he's always ready to take on the next challenge with a big smile, a kind heart, grit and determination.

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My youngest (twins) started classes today at JMU.  After their first class today at 8 AM, one of my sons texted me and said the class "made me realize how ignorant I am as an American."  (The class is on world cultures.)  Hooray for education!

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My youngest (twins) started classes today at JMU.  After their first class today at 8 AM, one of my sons texted me and said the class "made me realize how ignorant I am as an American."  (The class is on world cultures.)  Hooray for education!

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I was really inspired by the power of teachers and education to "interrupt" Jonathon Grant Brown's trajectory despite all other factors of his life.

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I was really inspired by the power of teachers and education to "interrupt" Jonathon Grant Brown's trajectory despite all other factors of his life.

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Corny and typical, but: My Mom (also my community)

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Corny and typical, but: My Mom (also my community)

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Last August, just as school was starting, my mom had an aneurysm rupture, causing a traumatic brain injury and resulting in a month-long ICU stay with severe complications. Doctors weren't sure that she would survive, and, if she did survive, were very uncertain about the quality of brain function she would retain.

On Tuesday August 16, I took her for her 1 year follow-up angiogram. Physically, everything inside her head is functioning properly! Even more importantly, in the past year she has returned to driving and working full time, continues to live by herself and take care of all of her own needs, and has no noticeable lingering impacts. This summer, she got to meet her second grand-child (NOT MINE!)

I'm inspired every day by her outlook on life and how hard she worked through her recovery.

I'm also inspired by the community here who helped support me as I dealt with all the medical and emotional everything! A very big THANK YOU to everyone at Heritage for all your help, thoughts, and prayers.

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I'm sure many of you heard about this group on Facebook. I had an Amazon wish-list that mostly consisted of pencils, whiteboard markers and tissues and had very low expectations of getting things purchased (usually elementary teachers get most of the attention since they need SO many things to decorate their classroom). I was so surprised and touched on how many people in the community reached out and purchased things on my wish-list and now I have a plethora of those items!

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I am inspired this year to tie each event on stage or in the black box to a local charity. My goal is to show students how the arts can be used as a tool to reach out to and connect with our community.

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So much inspiration from this first week back!  Teachers collaborating, students excited to be back in the building, and seeing alumni being successful after graduation!  Amazing!

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So much inspiration from this first week back!  Teachers collaborating, students excited to be back in the building, and seeing alumni being successful after graduation!  Amazing!