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Thank you to the Miami Public School Enrichment Foundation for providing tickets to the Tulsa Town Hall Speaker Series. Because of the foundation’s generosity, Kyra Grube, Ava Huff and Taylor Garman were able to hear Jonna Mendez (former CIA Chief of Disguise) speak today about her career in the CIA. Thanks to the TTH, we were also able to attend the student forum, moderated by Bishop Kelly students, to hear her speak in a less formal setting. I’m grateful for this opportunity to show these girls a possible career where they could use their creative talents to serve in the government. Side note: Jonna Mendez is from Wichita. @tulsatownhall @miamipsef https://www.instagram.com/p/CrleKzTLqWF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Mom got her hair done today at St. Luke’s. They are really taking amazing care of her. Grateful to the people who are in her world right now. https://www.instagram.com/p/CrbuoXbJW0N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

He authored three bills, learned the argument for the entire legislative docket and made a good showing against some very hard competitors in the Senate. While he didn’t advance to Nationals (they take two out of 16) he did amazing. And I keep reminding myself he’s a sophomore who is 14 (will be 15 in May). I love being his coach. He’s only going to get better as he gets more experience. Thankful his dad came as the chaperone so we could do the trip. #dramamama #speechkidletsrock #thirdyearteacher #legislatorintraining https://www.instagram.com/p/CrYpfwOLSLf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#dramamama #speechkidletsrock #thirdyearteacher #legislatorintraining

It's a Last Chance Sale for the 2023 MJHS / MHS Yearbook. Order now until Wednesday, April 25 for $70 by using the code LastChance23. A VERY limited number of books will be available after 4.25 at $80. Order online at https://bit.ly/MiamianOrder2023 (credit card) or in person with check/cash. See Kaylea Hutson-Miller, [email protected] for questions. https://www.instagram.com/p/CrWoxbNpPqo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy of the day. It was an application / limited enrollment Theatre / Drama pd. I got accepted. :-) #lifeofaneditorteacher #oklaed #gratefulthankfulblessed #dramamama https://www.instagram.com/p/CrQqmB9Actx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#lifeofaneditorteacher #oklaed #gratefulthankfulblessed #dramamama

The Lawman let me sleep today. Had a late lunch / early dinner at Juan’s in Red Arrow and got to see Mini Me. She’s working at the restaurant. #friendslikefamily #kidletforlife @trippy._.hippy14 https://www.instagram.com/p/CrHFnKxJLS4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#friendslikefamily #kidletforlife

Go Team. Ready for round three of state speech. These girls are ready to steal state!!! Go Team Go. https://www.instagram.com/p/CrDs3DFAYuQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When your lovely students find out the key quits working if they get it too close to their phone. Grateful the night staff is kind. (Also had to change one room when we checked in because it reeked like a dispensary.) Adventures with speech kidlets. https://www.instagram.com/p/CrClrs3tSJq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Kayla showing off the treat bags. Evidence bags - offense “stealing state” - compliments of The Lawman. (Hint a post Easter state means lots of candy on sale.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CrBbQ1fs5JK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Ready to “steal” state. Wardog Thespians are headed to the 5A/6A state speech competition. Rose State College here we come! https://www.instagram.com/p/CrBJGk6gcm-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today is my momma’s 80th birthday. (Pic of momma and daddy from Easter). Grateful to the staff at St. Luke’s in Carthage for taking great care of her post broken arm. I’m grateful to see her smile again and hear she’s doing things like going to the Bible study and Mass. St. Luke’s is closer to our farm, which lets dad stop by more for visits. I didn’t post much at the time but mom re-broke the right arm a few weeks ago but fortunately it didn’t cause them to redo the shoulder replacement. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq-dUxxAMl0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Holy Saturday watching Dia (center) play rugby today. Then Beky and I, and Sam (B’s husband) found a Greek restaurant in Spfd and shared some treats. (I love Greek food). Now home getting ready for Easter. #familyiseverything #cousinlikesister https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqy_W1srceP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#familyiseverything #cousinlikesister

Watching the Kansas City Jazz and Little Rock Stormers Women’s Rugby teams play in Springfield. Beky’s daughter (Dia) plays on the KC team. Yes, it’s another sport I don’t completely understand. :-) #stillnotasportsgirl #butlovefamily https://www.instagram.com/p/CqyYFIhpUEF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#stillnotasportsgirl #butlovefamily

Prom 2023. Photo Booth ready (with second camera on tripod). My Camera batteries ready for yearbook photos. Let’s get this party started. #mhsprom #lifeofaneditorteacher https://www.instagram.com/p/CqwTr1BJKAU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#mhsprom #lifeofaneditorteacher

A bit of creative self care. Finished the test with time to go to Journey Canvas to spend some time being creative. It’s Good Friday, but Sunday’s coming. I also found a new to me book about the creative life and faith by Madeline L’Engle. Now to go home and get ready for prom lol. #lifeofaneditorteacher #creativespace #renewmysoul #godsgotthis https://www.instagram.com/p/CqvuOKIJfnf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#lifeofaneditorteacher #creativespace #renewmysoul #godsgotthis

One of the things Richard Massa and Chad Stebbins loved to do when I was at the Chart was to give me a thread to pull to find a person or something. I channeled those lessons (albeit it’s a bit easier with the internet) and tracked down the contact for Michael Wallis. Wallis is a Route 66 historian who was influential in the research process of Pixar’s Cars. I’m doing a Cars unit with my drama students and pulling in Route 66 and other “hometown connections” like Rascal Flatts (Joe Don Rooney / Picher native). Anyway. I just got off the phone with Wallis. He can’t meet with my students this spring, because of things going on in his life - but he wants to talk to me in the fall. He’s been named to the presidential commission for the Route 66 Centennial and is excited to share about preservation efforts. The #nerdmoment in my #deepdive into this area for my students. #lifeofaneditorteacher #onceajournalistalwaysajournalist #stillgotit #thankfulforconnections https://www.instagram.com/p/CqvkVq5ug53/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#nerdmoment #deepdive #lifeofaneditorteacher #onceajournalistalwaysajournalist #stillgotit #thankfulforconnections

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